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Desonide

Generic Name
Desonide
Brand Names
Desonate, Desowen, Desrx, Lokara, Tridesilon, Verdeso
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C24H32O6
CAS Number
638-94-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
J280872D1O

Overview

A nonfluorinated corticosteroid anti-inflammatory agent used topically for dermatoses.

Indication

For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatose.

Associated Conditions

  • Dermatosis
  • Ocular Inflammation
  • Mild Atopic dermatitis
  • Moderate Atopic dermatitis

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
62332-550
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 mL
12/13/2023
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
62332-632
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
12/22/2023
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-1272
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
1/31/2024
E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
0168-0309
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
2/24/2016
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
52565-038
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
3/13/2019
NORTHSTAR RX LLC
16714-729
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
7/19/2023
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
0472-0804
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
1/28/2019
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
51672-1281
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
1/31/2023
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-2506
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
5/19/2021
Aleor Dermaceuticals Limited
71589-005
TOPICAL
0.5 mg in 1 g
11/30/2021

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
DESOWEN CREAM 0.05%
SIN08252P
CREAM
0.05%
7/4/1995
DESOWEN LOTION 0.05%
SIN08572P
LOTION
0.05%
2/13/1996

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Desonide Cream
国药准字H20253823
化学药品
乳膏剂
4/8/2025
Desonide Cream
国药准字H20244058
化学药品
乳膏剂
6/18/2024
Desonide Cream
国药准字H20243244
化学药品
乳膏剂
2/23/2024
Desonide Cream
国药准字H20249111
化学药品
乳膏剂
10/22/2024
Desonide Cream
国药准字H20060725
化学药品
乳膏剂
1/12/2021
Desonide Cream
国药准字H20254157
化学药品
软膏剂
5/13/2025
Desonide Cream
国药准字H20233813
化学药品
乳膏剂
6/27/2023

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
DESONIDE CREAM 0.05% W/W
N/A
bright future pharmaceuticals factory o/b bright future pharmaceutical laboratories limited
N/A
N/A
1/8/2025

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
DESOWEN desonide 0.5 mg/g lotion bottle
67182
Medicine
A
12/21/1998
DESOWEN Desonide 0.5mg/g ointment tube
67174
Medicine
A
12/21/1998
DESOWEN Desonide 0.5mg/g cream tube
67167
Medicine
A
12/21/1998

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