Desoximetasone (3 brand names, 4 dosage forms, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: GEL, OINTMENT, CREAM, SPRAY.
Routes of administration: TOPICAL.
Brand Names
- DESOXIMETASONE
- TOPICORT
- TOPICORT LP
Indications and Usage
Desoximetasone cream, USP 0.05% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Dosage and Administration
Apply a thin film of desoximetasone cream, USP 0.05% to the affected skin areas twice daily. Rub in gently.
Contraindications
Desoximetasone cream, USP 0.05% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation
Warnings and Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Adverse Reactions
The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria. In controlled clinical studies the incidence of adverse reactions was low (0.8%) for desoximetasone cream, USP 0.05% and included pruritus, erythrema, vesiculation,and burning sensation. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-833-727-8254 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Overdosage
Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects ( see PRECAUTIONS).