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DESONIDE vs DESOXIMETASONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DESONIDE vs DESOXIMETASONE: Safety Overview

Metric DESONIDE DESOXIMETASONE
Total FAERS Reports 1,342 11,635
Deaths Reported 11 3,743
Death Rate 0.8% 32.2%
Hospitalizations 286 4,664
Average Patient Age 54.7 yrs 45.8 yrs
% Female Patients 82.5% 97.8%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Bryant Ranch Prepack A-S Medication Solutions
Route TOPICAL TOPICAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued