Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% is available as follows: 15 gram tube: NDC 0472-0479-15 60 gram tube: NDC 0472-0479-60 Stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA Rev. A 1/2020; PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Actavis NDC 0472-0479-15 Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25% Rx Only FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY NOT FOR ORAL, OPTHALMIC, OR INTRAVAGINAL USE Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. NET WT. 15 g 1
- HOW SUPPLIED Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% is available as follows: 15 gram tube: NDC 0472-0479-15 60 gram tube: NDC 0472-0479-60 Stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA Rev. A 1/2020
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Actavis NDC 0472-0479-15 Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25% Rx Only FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY NOT FOR ORAL, OPTHALMIC, OR INTRAVAGINAL USE Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. NET WT. 15 g 1
Overview
Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% contains the active synthetic corticosteroid desoximetasone, USP. The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Each gram of desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% contains 2.5 mg of desoximetasone, USP in an ointment base consisting of fractionated coconut oil and white petrolatum. The chemical name of desoximetasone, USP is Pregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione, 9-fluoro-11, 21-dihydroxy-16-methyl-,(11β,16α)-. Desoximetasone, USP has the molecular formula C 22 H 29 FO 4 and a molecular weight of 376.47. The CAS Registry Number is 382-67-2. The structural formula is: b869a82d-figure-01
Indications & Usage
Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Dosage & Administration
Apply a thin film of desoximetasone ointment, 0.25% to the affected skin areas twice daily. Rub in gently.
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications
Desoximetasone ointment, 0.25% is contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
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 Hypertrichosis Maceration of the skin Itching Acneiform eruptions Secondary infection Irritation Hypopigmentation Skin atrophy Dryness Perioral dermatitis Striae Folliculitus Allergic contact dermatitis Miliaria In controlled clinical studies the incidence of adverse reactions was low (0.3%) for desoximetasone ointment, 0.25% and consisted of development of comedones at the site of application.
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