Desoximetasone Gel
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05%; Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25% and Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05% are not for ophthalmic use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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Manufacturer Warnings
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Uses
Topical corticosteroids are high potency corticosteroids indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.
History
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Other Information
Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05%; Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25% and Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05% contain desoximetasone a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents.
Chemically, desoximetasone is Pregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16-methyl-, (11β, 16α)-. It has the molecular formula C22H29FO4 and a molecular weight of 376.47. The CAS Registry Number is 382-67-2. The chemical structure is:
Desoximetasone is a white to off-white, odorless, crystalline powder and is soluble in alcohol, acetone, chloroform, and hot ethyl acetate; slightly soluble in ether and benzene; and insoluble in water, dilute aqueous acids and alkalis.
Each gram of Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05% contains 0.5 mg of desoximetasone in an emollient cream consisting of white petrolatum, purified water, isopropyl myristate, lanolin alcohols, mineral oil, cetostearyl alcohol and edetate disodium.
Each gram of Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25% contains 2.5 mg of desoximetasone in an emollient cream consisting of white petrolatum, purified water, isopropyl myristate, lanolin alcohols, mineral oil and cetostearyl alcohol.
Each gram of Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05% contains 0.5 mg of desoximetasone in a gel base consisting of purified water, docusate sodium, edetate disodium, isopropyl myristate, carbomer 940, trolamine, and SDAG-3 95% alcohol.
Sources
Desoximetasone Gel Manufacturers
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Physicians Total Care, Inc.
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Desoximetasone Gel | Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Apply a thin film of Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.05% or Desoximetasone Cream USP, 0.25% or Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05% to the affected skin areas twice daily. Rub in gently.
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Versapharm Incorporated
Desoximetasone Gel | Versapharm Incorporated
Apply a thin film of Desoximetasone Gel 0.05% to the affected skin areas twice daily. Rub in gently.
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