DESOXIMETASONE · ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES
Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 1977-02-28
- Routes
- TOPICAL
- Dosage Forms
- OINTMENT, CREAM, GEL, SPRAY
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DESOXIMETASONE Approval History
What DESOXIMETASONE Treats
1 indicationsDESOXIMETASONE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1998. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
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DESOXIMETASONE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
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