Generic name:tazarotene (topical route) [ taz-AR-oh-teen ]
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Topical antipsoriatics
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 Tazorac
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 Tazorac
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, tazaro...
