FDA label
What is desoximetasone used for?
The FDA-approved uses of desoximetasone, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.”
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Desoximetasone, ointment
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANDA208104). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 65e5f3c5-ef24-4e21-9427-fa0d5c283098, version 9, effective November 5, 2025. NDC 68180-946, one of 14 listings for this product.
Desoximetasone, cream
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC. (ANDA203787). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Desoximetasone cream, USP 0.05% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 827aee22-cf48-477c-8791-c74f16da954d, version 2, effective May 11, 2026. NDC 71656-086, one of 14 listings for this product.
Desoximetasone, spray
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANDA208124). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Desoximetasone topical spray, 0.25% is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older.
Source: DailyMed label, set id e4b648f4-c65d-44b3-a97a-657730f65322, version 12, effective November 13, 2025. NDC 68180-944, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is desoximetasone used for?
The FDA label says: “Desoximetasone ointment USP, 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.”
What drug class is desoximetasone?
FDA lists desoximetasone in the Corticosteroid established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.