Halobetasol and tazarotene (Topical application)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 27, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Duobrii

Available Dosage Forms:

Lotion

Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, Very Strong

Pharmacologic Class: Halobetasol

Chemical Class: Retinoid

Uses for halobetasol and tazarotene

Halobetasol and tazarotene combination topical is used to treat plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is a skin disease with red patches and white scales that do not go away.

Halobetasol is a corticosteroid that helps relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by certain skin conditions. Tazarotene works by making the skin less red and reducing the number and size of lesions of the skin.

Halobetasol and tazarotene is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using halobetasol and tazarotene

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 halobetasol and tazarotene, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to halobetasol and tazarotene 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 halobetasol and tazarotene combination topical in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of halobetasol topical in the elderly.

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 healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Halobetasol and tazarotene Topical application