Topicort Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Desoximetasone

Topicort Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Desoximetasone

SIDE EFFECTS

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 (0.8%) for Topicort^® (desoximetasone) Emollient Cream 0.25% and included burning, folliculitis, and folliculopustular lesions. The incidence of adverse reactions was also 0.8% for Topicort® LP (desoximetasone) Emollient Cream 0.05% and included pruritus, erythema, vesiculation, and burning sensation.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

No specific information available.