Verdeso Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Desonide 0.05%; topical foam.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Foam—50g, 100g
Manufacturer
Verdeso Indications
Indications
Mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.
Verdeso Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<3 months: not recommended. ≥3 months: apply thin layer to affected area twice daily; max 4 weeks therapy. Do not apply directly to face (use hands to apply). Occlude only if necessary.
Verdeso Contraindications
Contraindications
Do not use superpotent forms on face, groin, or axillae. Exclude viral disease (eg, chickenpox, measles).
Verdeso Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Verdeso Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Do not use near eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Do not use fluorinated steroids longer than 1 week on the face. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use. Systemic absorption increased by broken or inflamed skin, prolonged use, application to large surface area, or use of occlusive dressings. Occlude only if necessary; do not occlude higher potency products. Monitor adrenal function in children if a high potency product or occlusion is used, and in adults if more than 50g weekly of a high potency product is used. Discontinue or reduce dose or potency if HPA axis suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, glucosuria, or irritation occurs. Increased risk of cataracts, glaucoma. Use lowest effective dose and potency (esp. in children). Use caution if applying to face or body folds. Do not use continuously or for prophylaxis. Foams are flammable. Reevaluate periodically. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: avoid direct infant exposure.
Verdeso Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Verdeso Interactions
Verdeso Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Burning, stinging, pruritus, erythema, skin atrophy, striae, miliaria, secondary infections, hypopigmentation, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, dermal cracking and fissuring, telangiectasia, contact dermatitis, other local effects, immunosuppression, masks infections, HPA axis suppression (esp. in children).
Verdeso Clinical Trials
See Literature
Verdeso Note
Not Applicable
Verdeso Patient Counseling
See Literature