TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream and Gel 0.1%
TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream and Gel 0.05%
TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream or Gel 0.1% and 0.05% is a topical receptor-selective retinoid, a powerful compound chemically related to Vitamin A. Allergan has devoted significant research to developing retinoids, and TAZORAC® is clinically proven to effectively treat both acne and psoriasis.
According to the National Institutes of Health, between 5.8 and 7.5 million Americans suffer from psoriasis,1 which is a chronic skin disorder than can take many different forms. TAZORAC® Cream 0.1% and 0.05% was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2000 for plaque psoriasis, and TAZORAC® Gel 0.1% and 0.05% was approved by the FDA in 1997 for the treatment of stable plaque psoriasis (covering 20 percent of the body or less). Unfortunately, there is no cure for psoriasis, but for those with stable psoriasis, TAZORAC® is effective when applied directly to the plaques. Ask your doctor if TAZORAC® Cream or Gel is right for you.
Important Safety Information
Warnings
TAZORAC® Cream and Gel should not be used if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant or at high risk of pregnancy. Women of childbearing potential should use adequate birth-control measures when TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream or Gel 0.1% is used.
TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream and Gel 0.1% should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please see complete Patient Information for a list of ingredients.
Retinoids should not be used on eczematous skin, as they may cause severe irritation.
BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE
You should be aware that:
TAZORAC® Cream and Gel should not be used if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant or at high risk of pregnancy. Consult your physician for adequate birth control measures if you are a female of child-bearing potential. If you are able to become pregnant, take a pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to beginning to use TAZORAC® Cream or Gel to be sure you are not pregnant. If you have menstrual periods, begin taking TAZORAC® Cream or Gel during a normal menstrual period. These actions help assure that you are not pregnant when you begin use.
TAZORAC® Cream and Gel should not be used if you are also taking other drugs that increase your sensitivity to sunlight (e.g., thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, sulfonamides). Inform your physician if you are taking any other medications.
For patients with acne, the most common side effects of TAZORAC® Cream and Gel 0.1% are peeling, burning/stinging, dry skin, red skin, and itching.