Desoximetasone FAQs
How much does Desoximetasone cost without insurance?
Desoximetasone has a price tag of $289.86 without insurance or coupons. If you do not have health insurance, you can use our free discount card from SingleCare to save on this prescription drug at participating pharmacies.$34.38 could be your discounted price with SingleCare Desoximetasone coupons.
How much does Desoximetasone cost with insurance?
The copay for Desoximetasone varies by health insurance plan so ask your pharmacist to calculate yours. You can get the discounted price of $34.38 for Desoximetasone with our coupons at your neighborhood pharmacy such as CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Kroger, and Walgreens. Compare Desoximetasone prices, by asking the pharmacist to run your discount card before you buy it.
Does Medicare cover Desoximetasone and how much does it cost?
Desoximetasone is typically covered by Medicare and the typical copay range is $9-$109. At this high cost, SingleCare may be a cheaper alternative.
What is the brand name of Desoximetasone?
Desoximetasone is an FDA-approved generic drug that has various manufacturers such as Acorn Inc., Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz Inc., VersaPharma Incorporated, Perrigo Company, Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc., and Teva Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. Similar brand-names include Topicort LP and Topicort.
What is Desoximetasone?
This topical steroid medication is available in the form of an ointment. Desoximetasone treats skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and rash. Desoximetasone lessens the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Desoximetasone is usually applied twice a day. A thin film of the medication is usually applied to the affected areas. It is not recommended to cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless instructed by your doctor, as this can cause your skin to absorb more medicine which may cause unwanted side effects. IF you miss a dose of Desoximetasone, it is recommended to use it as soon as you remember. Use this prescription drug exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Before taking Desoximetasone, inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription or herbal products that you use, especially oral corticosteroids or drugs that suppress the immune system. To ensure Desoximetasone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of skin infection or if you have diabetes. The glucose/sugar levels in your blood or urine may rise as topical steroid medicines like Desoximetasone are absorbed through the skin.
What are the side effects of Desoximetasone?
Some-but not all-side effects of Desoximetasone include acne, lightening of normal skin color, lightening of treated areas of dark skin, blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin redness and scaling around the mouth. Thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin, itching, scaling, severe redness, and soreness are some other side effects. Thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together, reddish-purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin, softening of the skin and swelling of the skin and irritation may also occur. Some effects of Desoximetasone may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. This is not a full list of Desoximetasone side effects.
Some rare but serious side effects of Desoximetasone are unusually warm skin, Flushing or redness of the skin and redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these side effects.
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