Desoximetasone
Generic: DESOXIMETASONE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
TOPICAL
FDA Set ID
4ad6c159-4daa-4a33-8db6-351b5263323d
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Warnings
WARNINGS Desoximetasone Cream USP, 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, 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.
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, 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.