Desoximetasone Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Desoximetasone, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Desoximetasone brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Desoximetasone

Pronunciation : dess-OX-ee-MET-ah-sone

ICD Code : Y56.0 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Inflammatory Agents- Topical

Brand Names or Trade Names of Desoximetasone

International :

Topicort, Topicort LP

Why is Desoximetasone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a topical (for the skin) steroid, prescribed for inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

When should Desoximetasone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Desoximetasone?

Adult: Topical- As 0.05-0.25% cream/gel/lotion/ointment: Apply twice daily.

How should Desoximetasone be taken?

It comes as cream, gel, lotion and ointment for topical application, apply as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Desoximetasone?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of skin infection, measles, thinning of the skin, tuberculosis (TB), chicken pox, shingles, recent vaccination, who are taking other medications, any allergy, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• For external use only; avoid contact with eyes and nose, and mouth.

What are the side effects of Desoximetasone?

Burning, itching, irritation, dryness, inflammation hair follicles, abnormal hair growth, pimples, skin eruptions, loss of skin color, skin inflammation, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin scary, and itchy rashes.