desoximetasone topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.05%, 0.25%; CRM: 0.05%, 0.25%; GEL: 0.05%; SPRAY: 0.25%

Special Note

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[apply cream, gel, or ointment bid]

Info: avoid prolonged use on face, axillae, groin, intertriginous areas; 0.25% crm, 0.25% oint, 0.05% gel = high potency; 0.05% crm, oint = medium potency

psoriasis, plaque

[apply spray bid up to 4wk]

Info: avoid prolonged use on face, axillae, groin, intertriginous areas; 0.25% spray = high potency

atopic dermatitis (off-label)

[apply qd-bid]

Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  OINT: 0.05%, 0.25%; CRM: 0.05%, 0.25%; GEL: 0.05%

Special Note

[additional info]

Info: search Topical Corticosteroid Potencies for Rx and OTC products classified by potency w/ dosage forms and strengths

dermatoses, steroid-responsive

[10 yo and older]

Dose: apply bid; Info: avoid prolonged use on face, axillae, groin, intertriginous areas; 0.25% crm, 0.25% oint, 0.05% gel = high potency; 0.05% crm, oint = medium potency

atopic dermatitis (off-label)

[1 yo and older]

Dose: apply qd-bid; Info: consider applying medium potency product 2x/wk after clinical effect achieved for maintenance tx