Fabior
Generic name:tazarotene topical [ ta-ZAR-oh-teen ]
Drug class:Topical acne agents
What is Fabior?
Fabior is a compound similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and may improve the appearance and texture of skin.
Fabior foam is used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.
It is not known if Fabior foam is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings
Tazarotene can cause birth defects. Do not use this medicine you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy.
Stop using Fabior and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, if you stop using birth control, or if you miss a menstrual period. Women who use tazarotene should start the medication during a menstrual period.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Tazarotene can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) when you are outdoors. Do not use the foam on skin that is sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated. Also avoid using this medication in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have fully healed before using this medicine.
Ask a doctor before using other skin products that might dry or irritate your skin.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Fabior foam if you are allergic to tazarotene, or if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
You must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before starting this treatment.
To make sure Fabior is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
eczema, sunburn, or another skin condition;
lentigo maligna (a type of skin cancer);
an allergic reaction to a skin product; or
if you work outdoors.
Do not use Fabior if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine.
Stop using Fabior and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, if you stop using birth control, or if you miss a menstrual period.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Avage should not be used on anyone younger than 17 years old. Fabior should not be used to treat acne in a child younger than 12 years old.
How should I use Fabior?
Fabior foam is usually applied once daily in the evening or at bedtime. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. D...
