Chemical formula: C₂₂H₂₉FO₄ Molecular mass: 376.462 g/mol PubChem compound: 5311067
Desoximetasone is a synthetic corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. Desoximetasone is used for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D07AC03 | Desoximetasone | D Dermatologicals → D07 Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations → D07A Corticosteroids, plain → D07AC Corticosteroids, potent (group III) |
| D07XC02 | Desoximetasone | D Dermatologicals → D07 Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations → D07X Corticosteroids, other combinations → D07XC Corticosteroids, potent, other combinations |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICORT Cream / Gel | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Desoximetasone is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)Hong Kong (HK)Netherlands (NL)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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