Desonide

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Desonide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(11β,16α)-11,21-Dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Identifiers
CAS number	638-94-8
ATC code	S01BA11
PubChem	12536
Chemical data
Formula	C24H32O6
Mol. mass	416.507
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
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Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
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Legal status
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Desonide is the generic name of a low potency topical corticosteroid that has been available since the 1970s. It is primarily used to treat atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis in both adults and children and has a fairly good safety profile and is available as a cream, ointment, lotion, and, since, September 19, 2006, as a foam under the tradename Verdeso Foam.

External links

• Official Connetics Corporation page