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Luxiq Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

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Luxiq Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Luxiq® (betamethasone valerate)  Structural Formula Illustration

Luxiq (betamethasone valerate foam) is a medium potency topical corticosteroid indicated for relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp.

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What is Consumer information?

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Luxiq Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat skin conditions of the scalp (such as psoriasis, seborrhea). Betamethasone works by decreasing the swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication is for use only on the skin. Apply ...

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What is Luxiq Consumer Information?

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Luxiq - User Reviews

Luxiq User Reviews

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