Luxiq

Generic name:betamethasone topical [ BAY-ta-METH-a-sone-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand names: Diprolene, Luxiq, Sernivo
Drug class:Topical steroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Dec 17, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Luxiq?

Betamethasone is a highly potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Luxiq (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Luxiq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Luxiq if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• skin irritation after using steroid medicine;

• thinning of the skin where you will apply Luxiq;

• cataracts or glaucoma;

• diabetes;

• liver disease;

• adrenal gland problems; or

• any type of skin infection.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks. If you apply betamethasone to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

Do not use Luxiq on a child without a doctor's advice. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.

Diprolene is not approved for use by anyone younger than 13 years old. Sernivo and Luxiq are not approved for anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I use Luxiq?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, or irritated skin. Rinse with water if this medicine gets in your eyes or mouth.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

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