desoximetasone

What is Desoximetasone?

From the FDA label: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

How to use

Side effects

Warnings

Who should not take Desoximetasone

Overdose — what happens if you take too much

Storing Desoximetasone, and how long it keeps

Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.

• “Label the bottle with “discard the product 30 days after dispensing” Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc.”
• “Discard this product 30 days after dispensed by pharmacist.”
• “Dispense the bottle with the spray pump inserted Label the bottle with "discard the product 30 days after dispensing" 16.”

Frequently asked questions

What does Desoximetasone treat?

Desoximetasone (Desoximetasone) may be used to treat facial dermatoses, foot dermatoses, hand dermatoses, inflammation, leg dermatoses, scalp dermatoses, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Desoximetasone work?

Desoximetasone is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.

How is Desoximetasone rated?

pharmaranks gives Desoximetasone a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Desoximetasone cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.40 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Desoximetasone?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Desoximetasone. To pay less, Desoximetasone is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Desoximetasone?

Desoximetasone is marketed by Rising. You can see Rising's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Desoximetasone a brand-name or generic drug?

Desoximetasone is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Desoximetasone. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Desoximetasone available over the counter?

No. Desoximetasone is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Desoximetasone come in?

Desoximetasone is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Desoximetasone?

Desoximetasone is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Desoximetasone FDA-registered?

Desoximetasone is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA205594. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Desoximetasone been recalled by the FDA?

Desoximetasone has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Desoximetasone safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Desoximetasone a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

What are the side effects of Desoximetasone?

Desoximetasone's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: 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,… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.