Topicort
Generic: DESOXIMETASONE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
TOPICAL
FDA Set ID
96dfac6f-540f-4b7d-bcee-7e62088ebc93
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topicort ® (desoximetasone ointment USP) 0.05% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Warnings
WARNINGS Keep out of reach of children.
Adverse Reactions
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 (0.2%) for Topicort ® (desoximetasone ointment USP) 0.05% and included mild burning sensation at the site of application.
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 (0.2%) for Topicort ® (desoximetasone ointment USP) 0.05% and included mild burning sensation at the site of application.