Esperson Contraindications

Esperson Ointment must not be used on the eyes (see also Precautions) and in patients with hypersensitivity to desoximetasone, other corticosteroids of the betamethasone type, or any of the preservatives or excipients (see Description).
Esperson Ointment contains a paraffin, which can cause leaking or breaking of latex condoms. Contact between Esperson Ointment and latex condoms must, therefore, be avoided, because the protection afforded by the condoms may otherwise be lost.
Patients with skin reactions resulting from vaccinations, cutaneous manifestations of tuberculosis, syphilis, viral infections (for example chickenpox), rosacea, and perioral dermatitis, must not use topical corticosteroids such as Esperson Ointment, because there is a risk that the condition may deteriorate.
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation: Due to the risk of absorption of desoximetasone, application of Esperson Ointment over extensive areas is contraindicated during pregnancy or lactation.
However, if there are compelling medical reasons, Esperson Ointment may be applied to small areas of skin.