Fortical Nasal and Verdeso

• Generic Name: calcitonin
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Fortical, Miacalcin Nasal, Miacalcin

Calcitonin nasal spray is used together with calcium and vitamin D to treat bone loss in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis who have been postmenopause for at least 5 years.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: desonide topical
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, foam
• Other Brand Names: Verdeso, Desonate, DesOwen, LoKara, Tridesilon, 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

Verdeso (desonide) is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Verdeso foam is a prescription medicine used for treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in patients 3 months of age and older.

Verdeso foam should be used for the minimum amount of time necessary to achieve the desired results. Treatment should not exceed 4 consecutive weeks.

It is not known if Verdeso is safe for use in children younger than 3 months old.