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Uses
LoKara™ Lotion (desonide lotion 0.05%) is a low to medium potency corticosteroid indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.
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LoKara™ Lotion (desonide lotion 0.05%) contains desonide (Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-, (11β,16α-) a synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents.
Chemically, desonide is C24H32O6. It has the following structural formula:
Desonide has the molecular weight of 416.51. It is a white to off white odorless powder which is soluble in methanol and practically insoluble in water.
Each gram of LoKara™ Lotion (desonide lotion 0.05%) contains 0.5 mg of desonide in a base of sodium lauryl sulfate, light mineral oil, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, methylparaben, propylparaben, sorbitan monostearate, glyceryl stearate SE, edetate sodium, citric acid anhydrous and purified water. May also contain additional citric acid and/or sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment.
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Lokara Manufacturers
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E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Lokara | E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
LoKara™ Lotion (desonide lotion 0.05%) should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film two or three times daily depending on the severity of the condition.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING.
As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.
LoKara™ Lotion (desonide lotion 0.05%) should not be used with occlusive dressings.
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