Table of contents:
- Uses of Desoximetasone
- What drug Desoximetasone?
- What are the rules for taking desoximetasone?
- How to store this drug?
- Desoximetasone dosage
- What is the desoximetasone dosage for adults?
- What is the dose of desoximetasone for children?
- In what dosage is desoximetasone available?
- Desoximetasone Side Effects
- What side effects might desoximetasone have?
- Desoximetasone Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What should be known before using this drug?
- Is desoximetasone safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Desoximetasone Drug Interactions
- What medicines might interact with desoximetasone?
- Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?
- What health conditions can interact with this drug?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Uses of Desoximetasone
What drug Desoximetasone?
Desoximetasone is a drug commonly used to treat various types of skin conditions, such as:
- eczema
- dermatitis
- allergy
- skin rash
Desoximetasone can reduce the swelling, itching and redness that can occur due to these skin problems. This medication is a strong corticosteroid.
What are the rules for taking desoximetasone?
Desoximetasone is a drug that must use a doctor's prescription. You must follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions before starting treatment.
Desoximetasone is a drug that is only used on the surface of the skin. Do not use it on the face, groin, or under the arms unless a doctor recommends it.
Wash and dry your hands. Before using the drug desoximetasone, clean and dry the problematic part. Apply a thin layer of desoximetasone to the affected area and apply gently, usually twice a day or as directed by your doctor.
Do not cover, bandage, or bandage unless your doctor recommends it. When used on the diaper section for babies, do not use tight diapers or plastic pants.
After applying desoximetasone, wash your hands unless that is the part that is being treated. Avoid the eyes, as this can put you at risk for glaucoma or even make the condition worse.
Also avoid the nose or mouth. If the desoximetasone medicine gets in your eyes, nose, or mouth, wash it with plenty of water.
Use the drug desoximetasone only in the conditions prescribed by it. Don't use it for longer than recommended. Tell the doctor if the condition does not change or gets worse.
How to store this drug?
Desoximetasone is a drug that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.
Other brands of the drug desoximetasone may have different storage rules. Pay attention to the storage instructions on the desoximetasone package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this medicinal product when it has expired or is no longer needed.
Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Desoximetasone dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the desoximetasone dosage for adults?
The following is the desoximetasone dosage recommended for adults to treat dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis by applying this drug to the problem area in a thin layer twice a day.
What is the dose of desoximetasone for children?
The recommended dose of desoximethasone for children in treating dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis is once or twice a day. Apply a thin layer on the problematic area.
In what dosage is desoximetasone available?
Desoximetasone is a drug that is available in dosages:
- Cream, 0.05%: 15 grams (NDC 51672-1271-1), 60 grams (NDC 51672-1271-3), and 100 grams (NDC 51672-1271-7) tubes
- USP cream, 0.25%: 15 grams (NDC 51672-1270-1), 60 grams (NDC 51672-1270-3), and 100 grams (NDC 51672-1270-7) tubes
- USP gel, 0.05%: 15 grams (NDC 51672-1261-1), and 60 grams (NDC 51672-1261-3) tubes
Desoximetasone Side Effects
What side effects might desoximetasone have?
Desoximetasone is a drug that can cause side effects. Common side effects when the drug desoximetasone are first applied to the skin include:
- burning feeling
- itchy
- irritation
- dry skin
Seek immediate medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction:
- itchy rash
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using desoximetasone and call your doctor if you have severe irritation of the skin being treated. Also call your doctor if you show symptoms of desoximetasone absorption through your skin, such as:
- blurred vision, or seeing halos (bright circles) around the light
- mood changes
- insomnia
- weight gain, swelling of the face
- weak muscles, feeling tired
Milder side effects include:
- mild itching of the skin, burning, peeling, or dryness
- thinning or softening of the skin
- skin rash or irritation around the mouth
- swelling of the hair follicles
- discoloration of treated skin
- blisters, pimples, or treated skin that feels hard or
- stretch marks
Not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above.
If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Desoximetasone Drug Warnings and Cautions
What should be known before using this drug?
Some things that must be used before using desoximetasone, include:
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to desoximetasone or any other medication
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist any prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you use. Be sure to mention medications that suppress the immune system such as azathioprine (Imuran), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), sirolimus (Rapamune), and tacrolimus (Prograf). Your doctor may change the dose of your medication or monitor your side effects
- Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had diabetes, Cushing's syndrome (an abnormal condition caused by excess hormones), problems with circulation, or conditions that affect the immune system such as AIDS or severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (SCID)
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Is desoximetasone safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is no adequate research on the risks of using the drug desoximetasone for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Desoximetasone is included in the category C pregnancy risk according to the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, the FDA.
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = Not at risk,
- B = not at risk in several studies,
- C = May be risky,
- D = There is positive evidence of risk,
- X = Contraindicated,
- N = Unknown
Consult with your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication during breastfeeding.
Desoximetasone Drug Interactions
What medicines might interact with desoximetasone?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document.
Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval.
Although several drugs should not be used at the same time, in some cases, two different drugs may be used simultaneously even if the potential for interaction.
In this case, your doctor may change the dose, or other precautions may be needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other prescription, over-the-counter medications, multivitamins, or other herbal products.
Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?
Certain drugs should not be used when eating or consuming certain foods because drug interactions can occur.
Smoking or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with this drug?
The existence of other health problems in your body can affect the use of the drug desoximethasone. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, in particular:
- Cushing's syndrome
- Diabetes
- Intracranial hypertension (increased pressure on the head)
- Infection of the skin that was given treatment or near the part being treated
- Large sores, cracked skin, or severe sores on the skin being treated
- Liver failure or liver disease — the risk of side effects increases
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
