Cream, Gel

Allergan

Tazorac (tazarotene) is used to treat psoriasis. It is also used to treat mild to moderately severe facial acne.

Do not take Tazorac (tazarotene) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Tazorac (tazarotene) you are pregnant or planing to become pregnant you are taking other medicines, including vitamin A supplements that cause sensitivity to light you have dry, scaly skin

Before using Tazorac (tazarotene), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition

Avoid excessive use of Tazorac (tazarotene). For external use only. Keep Tazorac (tazarotene) away from eyes, nose, mouth or other mucous membrane surfaces. In the event of accidental exposure, flush with cold

Other: Photosensitivity

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Tazorac (tazarotene) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Tazorac (tazarotene) is for external use only. Do not allow Tazorac (tazarotene) to come into contact with eyes, eyelids, and mouth. If contact with the eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Tazorac (tazarotene) may cause sensitivity to light. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun or other forms of ultraviolet (UV) light (eg, tanning beds). Use sunscreens and wear protective clothing until tolerance is determined. Patients who are exposed to the sun due to their jobs should take special care. Tazorac (tazarotene) should be used with caution in patients who are taking medicines, including vitamin A supplements that cause sensitivity to light. Stop using Tazorac (tazarotene) and contact your doctor if itching, burning, skin redness, peeling, or excessive irritation occurs. Extreme heat, cold, or wind may be more irritating to patients taking Tazorac (tazarotene). Women of childbearing potential should use adequate birth control methods while using Tazorac (tazarotene). A negative result for pregnancy test should be obtained within 2 weeks before starting Tazorac (tazarotene). Women should stop taking Tazorac (tazarotene) contact their doctor at once if they become pregnant while taking Tazorac (tazarotene). Psoriasis: Apply Tazorac (tazarotene) using a thin film to cover the lesion only. If a bath or shower is taken before applying Tazorac (tazarotene), make sure that the skin is dry. Do not allow Tazorac (tazarotene) to come into contact with unaffected skin. Acne: Gently clean the face. After the skin is dry, apply a thin film of Tazorac (tazarotene) once a day, in the evening, to the affected skin. Make sure to use enough to cover the entire affected area. Wash your hands after applying Tazorac (tazarotene), unless you have psoriasis on your hands. If Tazorac (tazarotene) accidentally gets on areas you do not need to treat, wash it off. Do not cover the treated area with dressings or bandages. Do not stop taking Tazorac (tazarotene) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Tazorac (tazarotene). Do not take more medicine than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Store Tazorac (tazarotene) at 77 degrees F.