desonate

Frequently asked questions

What does Desonate treat?

Desonate (Desonide) may be used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, scalp dermatoses, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Desonate work?

Desonate is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.

How much does Desonate cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.28 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Desonate?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Desonate. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Desonate?

Desonate is marketed by Leo Pharma As. You can see Leo Pharma As's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Desonate a brand-name or generic drug?

Desonate is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Desonide. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Desonide are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Desonate available over the counter?

No. Desonate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Desonate come in?

Desonate is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Desonate?

Desonate is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Desonate FDA-registered?

Desonate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021844. You can verify this on its official FDA label.