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Desoximetasone (Desoximetasone Topical) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



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 USP, 0.25% and included mild burning sensation at the site of application.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED DESOXIMETASONE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Desoximetasone. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Desoximetasone side effects / adverse reactions in 67 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-22

Patient: 67 year old male

Reactions: Aphthous Stomatitis, Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Pruritus, Medical Device Implantation, Skin Exfoliation, Dandruff, Tinea Pedis, OFF Label USE

Suspect drug(s):
Desoximetasone
    Dosage: bid;prn;top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Haemorrhoid Operation
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Desoximetasone
    Dosage: bid;prn;top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Post Procedural Infection
    Start date: 2003-01-01



Possible Desoximetasone side effects / adverse reactions in 65 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-29

Patient: 65 year old female weighing 52.6 kg (115.8 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Condition Aggravated, Blister

Suspect drug(s):
Clobetasol Propionate
    Dosage: ;bid;top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Skin Lesion
    Start date: 2012-04-19
    End date: 2012-04-27

Desoximetasone
    Dosage: top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Blister
    Start date: 2012-03-01
    End date: 2012-03-01

Other drugs received by patient: Clonazepam; Trazodone Hydrochloride



Possible Desoximetasone side effects / adverse reactions in 65 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-06

Patient: 65 year old female weighing 52.6 kg (115.8 pounds)

Reactions: Impaired Healing, Drug Ineffective, Condition Aggravated, Blister

Suspect drug(s):
Clobetasol Propionate
    Dosage: ;bid;top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Skin Ulcer
    Start date: 2012-04-19
    End date: 2012-04-27

Desoximetasone
    Dosage: ;top
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Blister
    Start date: 2012-03-01
    End date: 2012-03-01

Other drugs received by patient: Trazodone Hydrochloride; Clonazepam



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2010-11-29

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