Desonide Cream and Fluorometholone

• Generic Name: desonide topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Desonate, DesOwen, LoKara, Tridesilon, Verdeso, Delonide, DesOwen 2 oz, DesOwen Lotion 4 oz Kit, DesOwen Lotion 2 oz Kit, DesOwen Cream Kit, DesOwen Ointment Kit, Desonil+Plus Cream, Desonil+Plus Ointment

Desonide is a steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body.

Desonide topical (for the skin) is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by eczema or skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.

Desonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: fluorometholone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Flarex, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML Liquifilm, FML SOP, Fluor-Op, Eflone, FML Forte, FML

Symptomatic relief of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe.

Treatment of chronic anterior uveitis and corneal injury from burns or penetration of foreign bodies.

Used for anti-inflammatory properties in conjunction with appropriate anti-infective therapy in some bacterial infections of the eye; used in fixed combination with sulfacetamide sodium or tobramycin when such combination therapy is indicated. If an ophthalmic corticosteroid is used in combination with an ophthalmic anti-infective, weigh benefits against risks. (See Infections under Cautions.)