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What is Luxiq Foam used to treat?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Sep 4, 2023.

Official answer

by Drugs.com

Luxiq Foam may be used to treat skin conditions that typically respond to corticosteroids, such as eczema or psoriasis of the scalp that are characterized by symptoms such as inflammation, redness, swelling, tenderness, and itching.

Luxiq Foam is a prescription corticosteroid product that contains betamethasone valerate 0.12%, a medium potency topical corticosteroid medicine.

References
  • Luxiq (betamethasone valerate) Updated 04/2021. Prestium Pharma, Inc. https://www.drugs.com/pro/luxiq.html

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