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Desoximetasone Gel

Generic Name: Desoximetasone Gel (dess-OX-ee-MET-ah-sone)
Brand Name: Topicort

Desoximetasone Gel is used for:

Relieving inflammation and itching of the skin.

Desoximetasone Gel is a topical adrenocortical steroid. The precise way it works is unclear, but it is thought to reduce skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) by stopping the production of certain chemicals in the body.

Do NOT use Desoximetasone Gel if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Desoximetasone Gel

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Desoximetasone Gel:

Some medical conditions may interact with Desoximetasone Gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a skin infection, measles, thinning of the skin, tuberculosis (TB), chicken pox, shingles, a positive TB skin test, or have recently had a vaccination

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Desoximetasone Gel. Because little, if any, of Desoximetasone Gel is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Desoximetasone Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Desoximetasone Gel:

Use Desoximetasone Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Apply a small amount of medicine to the affected area(s). Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. Wash your hands after applying the medicine, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
Do not cover the treated area(s) with bandages or other dressings unless advised to do so by your health care provider.
If you miss a dose of Desoximetasone Gel, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Desoximetasone Gel.

Important safety information:

Desoximetasone Gel is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes (nostrils, mouth). If Desoximetasone Gel gets in your eyes, flush them with cool tap water immediately.
Do not use Desoximetasone Gel for longer than prescribed or for other skin conditions at a later time.
If Desoximetasone Gel was prescribed to treat the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
Use Desoximetasone Gel with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Desoximetasone Gel during pregnancy. It is unknown if Desoximetasone Gel is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast feeding while you are using Desoximetasone Gel, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Desoximetasone Gel:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild, temporary stinging when first applied.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); itching, burning, redness, or swelling not present before using Desoximetasone Gel.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Desoximetasone Gel may be harmful if swallowed.

Proper storage of Desoximetasone Gel:

Store Desoximetasone Gel at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Desoximetasone Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Desoximetasone Gel, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Desoximetasone Gel is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Desoximetasone Gel. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006

Database Edition 06.4.1.002

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