FDA label
What is desonide used for?
The FDA-approved uses of desonide, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Desonide cream, 0.05% and desonide ointment, 0.05% are low potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.”
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Desonide, cream
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (ANDA073548). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Desonide cream, 0.05% and desonide ointment, 0.05% are low potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.
It should not be used for longer than two weeks unless directed by a physician.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 6cea3912-23ae-45f3-b535-6fea29c7594f, version 9, effective July 2, 2025. NDC 51672-1280, one of 12 listings for this product.
Desonide Ointment, 0.05%, ointment
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Encube Ethicals, Inc. (ANDA210998). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Desonide ointment USP, 0.05% is a low potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.It should not be used for longer than two weeks unless directed by a physician.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 3d4d19d4-e47b-407e-9df4-fed5f3db91b9, version 8, effective March 9, 2026. NDC 21922-004, one of 8 listings for this product.
Desonide, lotion
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (ANDA202161). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Desonide lotion is a low to medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.
Source: DailyMed label, set id af607c32-3da9-4fbe-99e7-4934a5c8d8f0, version 5, effective July 14, 2026. NDC 51672-4079, one of 5 listings for this product.
Questions
What is desonide used for?
The FDA label says: “Desonide cream, 0.05% and desonide ointment, 0.05% are low potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.”
What drug class is desonide?
FDA lists desonide in the Corticosteroid established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.