Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 20, 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 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. Desoximetasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Desoximetasone is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using 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 desoximetasone, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to desoximetasone 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 desoximetasone's toxicity, it should be used with caution. Children and teenagers who must use desoximetasone 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.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of desoximetasone topical spray in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver...
