Arazlo (Topical)

Generic name:tazarotene (topical route) [ taz-AR-oh-teen ]
Drug class:Topical acne agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 26, 2021.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Arazlo
• Avage
• Fabior
• Tazorac

Available Dosage Forms:

• Lotion
• Cream
• Foam
• Gel/Jelly

Therapeutic Class: Antiacne

Chemical Class: Retinoid

Uses for Arazlo

Tazarotene topical foam, gel, and lotion are used to treat acne. This medicine works to help clear acne on the face partly by keeping the skin pores clear (tiny openings on the skin).

Tazarotene topical 0.1% cream is used to help reduce fine facial wrinkles and certain types of dark and light spots on the face in patients who use a total skin care program and avoid sunlight.

Tazarotene topical cream and gel are used to treat psoriasis. Tazorac® gel is used to treat plaque psoriasis in up to 20% of the skin area involved. This medicine works by making the skin less red and reducing the number and size of lesions of the skin.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Arazlo

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of tazarotene foam or gel in children younger than 12 years of age, tazarotene lotion in children younger than 9 years of age, tazarotene topical 0.1% cream in children younger than 17 years of age, and tazarotene cream in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established in these age groups.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of tazarotene cream or gel in the elderly.

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of tazarotene topical foam or lotion in the geriatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcar...