Desonide (Topical application)

["Before using desonide", "In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do This is a decision you and your doctor will make For this medicine, the following should be considered:", "Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.", "Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of desonide topical foam or gel in children 3 months of age and older However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution Children may absorb large amounts through the skin, which can cause serious side effects If your child is using this medicine, follow your doctor's instructions very carefully For the foam and gel forms, safety and efficacy have not been established in infants younger than 3 months of age The safety and efficacy of desonide topical cream, lotion, and ointment have not been established in children and use is not recommended. ", "No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of desonide topical cream, ointment, or lotion in geriatric patients. ", "Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of desonide topical foam or gel in the elderly However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney, liver, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving desonide topical foam or gel. ", "There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.", "Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.", "Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.", "The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:", "Cushing's syndrome (adrenal gland disorder) or\\\\nDiabetes or\\\\nGlaucoma or\\\\nHyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or\\\\nIntracranial hypertension (increased pressure in the head) or\\\\nPosterior subcapsular cataracts\\\\u2014Use with caution May make these conditions worse. ", "Infection of the skin at or near the application site or\\\\nLarge sores, broken skin, or severe skin injury at the application site\\\\u2014Use with caution May increase risk for more side effects. ", "Skin infection (eg, bacteria, fungi, virus)\\\\u2014Must be treated first before using this medicine. "]