Drug Name

Luxiq Foam 0.12% (betamethasone valerate)

Drug Uses

Luxiq Foam 0.12% is a medium-potency topical corticosteroid indicated for relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses of the scalp.

How to use

Note: For proper dispensing of foam, can must be inverted.

For application to the scalp invert can and dispense a small amount of Luxiq onto a saucer or other cool surface. Do not dispense directly onto hands as foam will begin to melt immediately upon contact with warm skin. Pick up small amounts of foam with fingers and gently massage into affected area until foam disappears. Repeat until entire affected scalp area is treated. Apply twice daily, once in the morning and once at night.

As with other corticosteroids, therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved. If no improvement is seen within 2 weeks, reassessment of the diagnosis may be necessary.

Luxiq should not be used with occlusive dressings unless directed by a physician.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Betamethasone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Missed Dose

If you forget to apply Luxiq at the scheduled time, use it as soon as you remember, and then go back to your regular schedule. If you remember at or about the time of your next daily application, apply that dose and continue with your normal application schedule. If you miss several doses, tell your doctor at your next appointment.

Storage

Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children. Store the can at controlled room temperature 68-77 F (20-25 C) and protect it from direct sunlight, as this is a pressurized container.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to betamethasone.

Before using betamethasone topical, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of skin infection.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether betamethasone topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more sensitive to the effects of betamethasone topical.

Possible Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these signs that you may be absorbing betamethasone topical through your skin or gums:

• blurred vision, or seeing halos around lights;
• uneven heartbeats;
• mood changes;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• weight gain, puffiness in your face; or
• feeling tired.

• skin redness, burning, itching, or peeling;
• thinning of your skin; or
• blistering skin; or
• stretch marks.

More Information

Your pharmacist can provide more information about betamethasone.