desonide

Frequently asked questions

What does Desonide treat?

Desonide (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 Desonide work?

Desonide 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 is Desonide rated?

pharmaranks gives Desonide a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Desonide 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 Desonide?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Desonide. To pay less, Desonide is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Desonide?

Desonide is marketed by Fougera Pharms. You can see Fougera Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Desonide a brand-name or generic drug?

Desonide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Desonide. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Desonide available over the counter?

No. Desonide 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 Desonide come in?

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

What class of drug is Desonide?

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

Is Desonide FDA-registered?

Desonide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA075751. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Desonide been recalled by the FDA?

Desonide has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Desonide safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Desonide a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.