Corticosteroid
Desoximetasone
The FDA lists this product in 30 strengths and forms.
Indications
Desoximetasone cream, USP 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Contraindications
Desoximetasone cream, USP 0.25% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation
Warnings and precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
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, USP 0.25% and included burning, folliculitis, and folliculo-pustular lesions. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-833-727-8254 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Composition
- Active ingredients
- DESOXIMETASONE 0.25%
Strengths and forms
The FDA lists each strength of a product separately; these pages share one label.



