Question 1

is there a non-prescription substitute for desoximetasone?

Accepted Answer

No: Low strength steroids (hydrocortisone) are available over-the-counter without a prescription but Desoximetasone is much stronger and only available by prescription.

Question 2

is there a non-prescription alternative for desoximetasone (topicort)?

Accepted Answer

Yes  OTC topical med: It depends what is  being treated as itis used for a variety of topical rashes, your pharmacist can show what is availble otc, but the otc coticosteroids are  not as potent (as strong) . Your dermatologist can suggest a variety of alternatives, some of which are non-prescription meds.

Question 3

i had a pacemaker installed and i was prescribed desoximetasone cream.  any ideas as to why or was this a mistake on the invoice?

Accepted Answer

Call the doctor: The only thing I can think of for using a topical steroid is to prevent scarring on the surgical wound in people prone to develop keloid.  Nonetheless I applaud you for questioning the Rx. Contact the doctor who prescribed it to find out why since this appears to have nothing to do with your pacemaker .

Question 4

is desoximetasone .25% safe to use on an a small external area of an 8 year old for a short period of time (once a day for 2-3 days).

Accepted Answer

Be careful : Desoximetasone is a potent topical steroid and should not be used on the face. Desonide lotion is commonly used for mild rashes in pediatric patients.

Question 5

why is desoximetasone ointment expensive?

Accepted Answer

Few competitors: Dexamethasone ointment has only a few suppliers and the total market is small.  So the pharma manufacturers think they can jack up the price and get more for each prescription.  And - they are right since there is little competition for this product.

Question 6

why is desoximetasone ointment so darn expensive?

Accepted Answer

Cost of producing it: The price of medications, including this one, is set by the manufacturer based on costs related to developing, producing, and distributing the medication. Since this is generic, it is also influenced by the number of competing manufacturers in the market, in general, the more competitors, the lower the price.

Question 7

is desoximetasone cream safe?

Accepted Answer

Defame thawing: creams should be used as directed, may cause localized atrophy and excesses could be absorbed internally.

Question 8

are there any non-prescription substitutes for desoximetasone (topicort)?

Accepted Answer

Not as strong: Topicort is a topical steroid cream.  It is what we consider, depending on the concentration, a moderate potency steroid cream.  You could purchase a Hydrocortisone 1 % over the counter but it will not be as efficacious as your topicort.  Find out if your dr has any samples available, or co-pay cards to reduce the price of the topicort.  So yes, you can try the hydrocortisone, but it may not work.

Question 9

can i use topicort on my lips.?

Accepted Answer

Topicort on lips: Topicort is a fairly potent topical corticosteroid which is meant to be used on the lips.

Question 10

can topicort be used on dry lips?

Accepted Answer

No: I would not use a topical cortisone in that way.

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I had a pacemaker installed and i was prescribed desoximetasone cream. any ideas as to why or was this a mistake on the invoice?

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Why is desoximetasone ointment so darn expensive?

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