Generic name: desoximetasone (topical application route) [ des-ox-i-MET-a-sone ]
Drug class:Topical steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 6, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Topicort
- Topicort LP
In Canada
- Desoxi
- Taro-Desoximetasone
- Topicort Mild
Available Dosage Forms:
- Ointment
- Cream
- Gel/Jelly
- Spray
Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Strong
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Taro-Desoximetasone
Desoximetasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Desoximetasone topical spray is used to treat plaque psoriasis. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Taro-Desoximetasone
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of desoximetasone cream, gel, and ointment in children 10 years of age or older and desoximetasone spray in children. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children and teenagers who must use this medicine should be checked often by their doctor since desoximetasone topical may be absorbed through the skin and can affect growth or cause other unwanted effects. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
