COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Topicort
GENERIC NAME(S): DESOXIMETASONE
Description: Desoximetasone is a corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity to treat inflammation, itch, and redness.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Topicort
GENERIC NAME(S): DESOXIMETASONE
Description: Desoximetasone is a corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity to treat inflammation, itch, and redness.
Indications:
Desoximetasone is used to treat a type of skin condition (plaque psoriasis). It reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that may occur with plaque psoriasis. This medication is a strong corticosteroid.
Contraindications:
Should not be given to patients with hypersensitivity reactions to this drug.
How to use desoximetasone topical:
Use this medication only for the condition prescribed. Once your skin condition is under control, you should stop using desoximetasone unless directed by your doctor. Do not use it for longer than prescribed.
Keep out of reach of children.
Common side effects:
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:
Skin infections can become worse when this medication is used. Tell your doctor if redness, swelling, or irritation does not improve.
Rarely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed from the skin into the bloodstream. This can lead to side effects of too much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children, and in people who use this medication for a long time or over large areas of the skin. Tell your doctor right away if any of the following side effects occur: unusual/extreme tiredness, weight loss, headache, swelling ankles/feet, increased thirst/urination, vision problems.
Precautions:
Pregnancy Risk: Category C. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Breastfeeding: It is unknown if this medication, when applied to the skin, passes into breast milk. However, similar drugs, when taken by mouth, pass into breast milk.
Interactions:
Some products that may interact with this drug include: other corticosteroids (such as prednisone, hydrocortisone).
Overdose:
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for other skin problems unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.
Laboratory tests (such as adrenal gland function tests) may be performed periodically to check for side effects, especially if you use this drug for an extended period of time or apply it over large areas of the body. Consult your doctor for more details.
Tell all your doctors that you use (or have used) this medication.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
This medication is flammable. Store at room temperature away from heat and open flame. Do not store in the bathroom. Throw away any unused medication after 30 days. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Brands:
There are no brands containing this molecule.
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