Generic name:tazarotene
Dosage form: gel
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Topical antipsoriatics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.
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 Tazorac Gel
1.1 Plaque Psoriasis
TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Gel, 0.05% and 0.1% are indicated for the topical treatment of patients with plaque psoriasis of up to 20% body surface area involvement.
1.2 Acne Vulgaris
TAZORAC (tazarotene) Gel, 0.1% is also indicated for the topical treatment of patients with facial acne vulgaris of mild to moderate severity.
The efficacy of Tazorac Gel in the treatment of acne previously treated with other retinoids or resistant to oral antibiotics has not been established.
1.3 Limitations of Use
The safety of Tazorac Gel use on more than 20% body surface area has not been established in psoriasis or acne
