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Desoft 0.05% Cream

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Prescription Required

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KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Desonide (0.05% w/w)

Overview Desoft 0.05% Cream

DermaCalm 0.05% Cream, a topical corticosteroid, effectively manages inflamed, itchy skin conditions. It soothes swelling, redness, and itching by suppressing inflammation-causing agents. Apply DermaCalm 0.05% Cream externally only, as directed by your physician. Clean and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, or mouth; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs. Unless instructed by your doctor, avoid occlusive dressings. Mild burning, irritation, redness, swelling, or rash may occur temporarily; persistent or worsening symptoms require medical attention. This cream is unsuitable for pregnant women, and expectant or nursing mothers should seek medical advice prior to use.

Uses of Desoft 0.05% Cream

Inflammatory dermatological conditions causing pruritus.

Major Benefits of Desoft 0.05% Cream:

Apply this medication topically only. Follow your physician's instructions regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application details. Ensure the affected skin is clean and dry before applying the cream. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward, except when the hands themselves are the affected area.

Common Side effects of Desoft 0.05% Cream:

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Rash

How to use Desoft 0.05% Cream:

Apply this medication solely to the skin's surface. Follow your physician's instructions regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application details. Ensure the affected area is clean and dry before applying the cream. Afterwards, wash your hands thoroughly, except when the hands themselves are the treatment site.

How Desoft 0.05% Cream works:

Desoft 0.05% Cream, a corticosteroid of mild to moderate potency, inhibits the synthesis of inflammatory mediators, such as prostaglandins, thus alleviating skin redness, swelling, and pruritus.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholNone

No known drug interactions.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Desoft 0.05% Cream during pregnancy may pose risks. While human data is scarce, animal research indicates potential harm to the fetus. A physician will assess the potential advantages against any possible dangers prior to prescribing. Seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

The application of Desoft 0.05% Cream while breastfeeding appears to pose minimal risk. Available data from human studies indicate negligible harm to the infant.

DrivingDrivingNone

No known drug interactions.

KidneyKidneyNone

No known drug interactions.

LiverLiverNone

No drug interactions identified.

What if you forget to take Desoft 0.05% Cream :

NA

Facts to Know About Desoft 0.05% Cream

LabelValue
Chemical Category Corticosteroids
Developing Habits No.
Type of Treatment DERMA
Actions Corticosteroids

FAQs on Desoft 0.05% Cream

Desoft 0.05% Cream is unsafe for infants. As a corticosteroid, it's not approved for children under three months. Babies absorb it more readily than adults, potentially causing systemic effects such as adrenal suppression, Cushing's syndrome symptoms, hyperglycemia, facial swelling, glycosuria, withdrawal symptoms (including weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain), and growth retardation.
Desoft 0.05% Cream may cause rare skin irritation due to medication or excipient hypersensitivity. Corticosteroid allergy can sometimes manifest as impaired wound healing. If this occurs, discontinue use and consult your doctor for appropriate treatment.
This topical steroid treats mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients three months and older by suppressing inflammation and immune response. Avoid prolonged use. Consult your doctor before starting treatment or if any skin reactions occur, or if symptoms don't improve.
This medication isn't available over-the-counter; a prescription is required. It's a corticosteroid, suppressing immunity and carrying significant metabolic side effects, limiting its use to prescribed courses only. Therefore, only use it as directed by your doctor.
Desoft 0.05% Cream can be used on the face, but with care. Do not apply directly; if foamed, apply to hands first, then gently massage onto affected facial areas. Use only externally, avoiding eyes and mucous membranes. Wash hands afterward. Follow your doctor's instructions precisely and consult them before starting treatment.
Desoft 0.05% Cream
83
MRP 96
13% off