Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% is supplied as follows: 15 gram tubes NDC 68180-946-01 60 gram tubes NDC 68180-946-04 Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. LUPIN and the are registered trademarks of Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Naples, FL 34108 United States Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.) – 454 775 India December 2024 ID#: 277874 Image; Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25% 60 g Tube label NDC 68180-946-04 Rx only FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR ORAL, OPHTHALMIC, OR INTRAVAGINAL USE. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25% 60 g Carton label NDC 68180-946-04 Rx only FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR ORAL, OPHTHALMIC, OR INTRAVAGINAL USE. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. 60 g Tube Label 60 g Carton label
- HOW SUPPLIED Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% is supplied as follows: 15 gram tubes NDC 68180-946-01 60 gram tubes NDC 68180-946-04 Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. LUPIN and the are registered trademarks of Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Naples, FL 34108 United States Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.) – 454 775 India December 2024 ID#: 277874 Image
- Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25% 60 g Tube label NDC 68180-946-04 Rx only FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR ORAL, OPHTHALMIC, OR INTRAVAGINAL USE. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25% 60 g Carton label NDC 68180-946-04 Rx only FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR ORAL, OPHTHALMIC, OR INTRAVAGINAL USE. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. 60 g Tube Label 60 g Carton label
Overview
Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% contains the active synthetic corticosteroid desoximetasone. 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 medium-chain triglycerides and white petrolatum. The chemical name of desoximetasone is Pregna-1, 4-diene-3, 20-dione, 9-fluoro-11, 21-dihydroxy- 16-methyl-,(11ß,16α)-. Desoximetasone 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: structure
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 USP, 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, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria. In controlled clinical studies the incidence of adverse reactions was low (0.3%) for desoximetasone ointment, 0.25% and included mild burning sensation at the site of application.
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