Chemical formula: C₂₄H₃₂O₆ Molecular mass: 416.507 g/mol PubChem compound: 5311066
Desonide is a low-potency topical corticosteroid. Corticosteroids play a role in cellular signaling, immune function, inflammation, and protein regulation; however, the precise mechanism of action in the treatment of atopic dermatitis is unknown.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D07AB08 | Desonide | D Dermatologicals → D07 Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations → D07A Corticosteroids, plain → D07AB Corticosteroids, moderately potent (group II) |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESOWEN Cream / Lotion | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| VERDESO Foam | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Desonide is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)Ecuador (EC)
Finland (FI)France (FR)Poland (PL)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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