desoximetasone
Generic: DESOXIMETASONE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
TOPICAL
FDA Set ID
309a93de-ce89-4244-959a-3236d5e95c06
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desoximetasone cream, 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Warnings
WARNINGS Desoximetasone cream, 0.25% is not for ophthalmic use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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 (0.8%) for desoximetasone cream, 0.25% and included burning, folliculitis, and folliculo-pustular lesions.
The incidence of adverse reactions was also 0.8% for desoximetasone cream, 0.05% and included pruritus, erythema, vesiculation, and burning sensation.
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, 0.25% and included burning, folliculitis, and folliculo-pustular lesions.
The incidence of adverse reactions was also 0.8% for desoximetasone cream, 0.05% and included pruritus, erythema, vesiculation, and burning sensation.