Tazarotene Cream
Dosage form: cream
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Topical antipsoriatics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 1, 2021.
On This Page
- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
Indications and Usage for Tazarotene Cream
Plaque Psoriasis
Tazarotene Cream, 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of patients with plaque psoriasis.
Acne Vulgaris
Tazarotene Cream, 0.1% is also indicated for the topical treatment of patients with acne vulgaris.
Tazarotene Cream Dosage and Administration
Important Administration Instructions
Tazarotene Cream is for topical use only. Tazarotene Cream is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. If contact with mucous membranes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water [see Warnings and Precaution ( 5.2)] .
Wash hands thoroughly after application.
Psoriasis
Apply a thin film (2 mg/cm2) of Tazarotene Cream 0.1% once per day, in the evening, to cover only the psoriatic lesions. If a bath or shower is taken prior to application, the skin should be dry before applying the cream. If emollients are used, they should be applied at least an hour before application of Tazarotene Cream. Because unaffected skin may be more susceptible to irritation, application of Tazarotene Cream to these areas should be carefully avoided.
Acne
Cleanse the face gently. After the skin is dry, apply a thin layer (2 mg/cm2) of Tazarotene Cream 0.1% once per day, in the evening, to the skin areas where acne lesions appear. Use enough to cover the entire affected area.
Use effective sunscreens and wear protective clothing while using Tazarotene Cream [see Warnings and Precaution ( 5.3)].
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Each gram of Tazarotene Cream, 0.1% contains 1 mg of tazarotene, in a white cream base.
