DesOwen contains a corticosteroid Desonide.

DesOwen treats skin problems that are accompanied by itching, redness, and swelling.

DesOwen contains the corticosteroid desonide.

DesOwen acts by reducing irritation and itching on the affected areas of the skin.

DesOwen cream is for external use only; do not take by mouth.

Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin film to the affected area, from 2 to 4 times a day depending on the severity of the condition. Rub in the cream gently. Use your doses at regular intervals. Do not use DesOwen more often than directed or for a longer period of time than ordered by your prescriber or health care professional. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Do not bandage or wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your prescriber

There are no known interactions between DesOwen cream and other drugs.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply DesOwen at the same site as other skin preparations without advice.

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of DesOwen . Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) - Too much use of DesOwen may cause a loss of control of diabetes
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Most Important Fact about DesOwen
When you use DesOwen, you inevitably absorb some of the medication through your skin and into the bloodstream. Too much absorption can lead to unwanted side effects elsewhere in the body. To keep this problem to a minimum, avoid using large amounts of DesOwen over large areas, and do not cover it with airtight dressings such as plastic wrap or adhesive bandages unless specifically told to by your doctor.

DesOwen precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
When used

More common side effects of DesOwen may include:

• burning,
• stinging
• itching or redness

Less common side effects of DesOwen may include:

• blood-containing blisters on skin,
• increased skin sensitivity,
• lack of healing of skin condition,
• numbness in fingers,
• painful, red or itchy, pus-containing blisters in hair follicles,
• raised, dark red,
• wart-like spots on skin, especially when used on the face
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