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How to Take Desoximetasone and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as cream, gel, lotion and ointment for topical application, apply as directed by your physician.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Topical- As 0.05-0.25% cream/gel/lotion/ointment: Apply twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Desoximetasone

This medication is a topical (for the skin) steroid, prescribed for inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Desoximetasone

International :

Topicort, Topicort LP

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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