Generic To: Topicort?
Topicort? Emollient Cream
(desoximetasone) 0.25%
Topicort? LP Emollient Cream
(desoximetasone) 0.05%
FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN EYES.
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Topicort? (desoximetasone) Emollient Cream 0.25% and Topicort? LP (desoximetasone) Emollient Cream 0.05% contain the active synthetic corticosteroid desoximetasone. The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents.
Each gram of TOPICORT Emollient Cream 0.25% contains 2.5 mg of Desoximetasone in an emollient cream consisting of White Petrolatum USP, Purified Water USP, Isopropyl Myristate NF, Lanolin Alcohols NF, Mineral Oil USP, Cetostearyl Alcohol NF, Aluminum Stearate, and Magnesium Stearate.
Each Gram of TOPICORT LP Emollient Cream 0.05% contains 0.5 mg Desoximetasone in an emollient cream consisting of White Petrolatum USP, Purified Water USP, Isopropyl Myristate NF, Lanolin Alcohols NF, Mineral Oil USP, Cetostearyl Alcohol NF, Aluminum Stearate, Edetate Disodium USP, Lactic Acid USP and Magnesium Stearate.
INDICATIONS
Topicort? (desoximetasone) Emollient Cream 0.25% and Topicort? LP (desoximetasone) Emollient Cream 0.05% are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Apply a thin film of TOPICORT Emollient Cream or TOPICORT LP Emollient Cream to the affected skin areas twice daily. Rub in gently.
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.
