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Topicort LP Side Effects

Generic name: desoximetasone topical

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 16, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Topicort LP.

Applies to desoximetasone topical: topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application ointment, topical application spray Side Effects associated with desoximetasone topical. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Topicort LP.

Applies to desoximetasone topical: topical application cream, topical application gel/jelly, topical application ointment, topical application spray.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits for any problems or unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.

If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if it become worse, check with your doctor.

After applying this medicine to the skin of your child, watch the child carefully to make sure that he or she does not get any of the medicine in the eyes or mouth. This medicine can cause serious side effects, especially in children, if it gets into the mouth and is swallowed.

Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and for patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor if you have blurred vision, dizziness or fainting, fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, irritability, or unusual tiredness or weakness.

Desoximetasone spray may cause serious skin reactions, which may occur if you cover the treated skin area or use the medicine for a long time. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have thinning of the skin with easy bruising, reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin areas, acne or pimples, darkening or lightening of skin color, blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, flaking of the skin, or itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin.

Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, or irritation on the skin.

Check with your doctor right away if blurred vision, difficulty with reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after treatment. Your doctor may want your eyes be checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).

Avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a child if this medicine is being used on the child's diaper area. Plastic pants and tight-fitting diapers may increase the chance of absorption of the medicine through the skin and the chance of side effects.

Do not use desoximetasone together with other topical corticosteroid-containing medicines, including betamethasone, hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, Cortaid®, or Lotrisone®. Using these medicines together may cause serious unwanted effects.

Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated skin areas.

Serious side effects of Topicort LP

Along with its needed effects, desoximetasone topical (the active ingredient contained in Topicort LP) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking desoximetasone topical:

Rare side effects

  • flushing or redness of the skin
  • redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  • unusually warm skin

Incidence not known

  • blindness
  • blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
  • blurred vision
  • decreased vision
  • eye pain
  • headache
  • irritation
  • itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
  • nausea or vomiting
  • redness and scaling around the mouth
  • tearing
  • thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers)
  • thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin

Other side effects of Topicort LP

Some side effects of desoximetasone topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Rare side effects

  • burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair

Incidence not known

  • acne or pimples
  • burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
  • increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
  • lightening of normal skin color
  • lightening of treated areas of dark skin
  • reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
  • softening of the skin

For healthcare professionals

Applies to desoximetasone topical: compounding powder, topical cream, topical gel, topical ointment, topical spray.

General adverse events

The most commonly reported side effects were application site dryness, application site irritation, and application site pruritus.[Ref]

Endocrine

Dermatologic

Local

Metabolic

See also:

References

1. "Product Information. Topicort (desoximetasone topical)." Hoechst Marion Roussel

Further information

Topicort LP side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.