Tazorac 0.05 Percent (Generic Equivalent) - 15gm Gel Tube

Tazarotene 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.

The Avage brand of tazarotene cream is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles on the face, mottled light and dark skin patches on the face, and benign facial lentigines (non-cancerous freckles) in adults and adolescents who are at least 17 years old.

The Fabior and Tazorac brands of tazarotene topical are used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

Tazorac is also used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.

Tazarotene topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Tazarotene topical can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. You must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before starting this treatment. Use effective birth control while using tazarotene topical. Stop using this medication 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 topical should start the medication during a menstrual period. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Tazarotene topical can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) when you are outdoors. Do not use tazarotene topical 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 tazarotene topical.
Ask a doctor before using other skin products that might dry or irritate your skin.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using tazarotene topical and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
severe skin irritation (burning, stinging, itching) after applying this medication;
severe redness or discomfort; or
swelling, warmth, oozing, or other signs of skin infection.
Less serious side effects may include:
mild burning, stinging, or itching;
mild pain, redness, or irritation; or
skin dryness or peeling.

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Wash your hands before and after using tazarotene topical, unless you are using the medication to treat the skin on your hands.
Tazarotene topical is usually applied once daily in the evening or at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Women who use tazarotene topical should start the medication during a menstrual period.
Wash the skin with a mild cleanser and allow it to dry completely. Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected skin, and rub in completely.
Avoid applying the medication to unaffected areas. If medication accidentally gets on areas that do not need treatment, wash it off. Shake the Fabior foam well just before each use.
If you use a skin moisturizer, use it before or after applying tazarotene topical. Wait until the moisturizer or the medicine is completely absorbed before applying the other substance over it.
Your skin may be more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind during treatment with tazarotene topical. Protect your skin with clothing and use a moisturizing cream or lotion as needed.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Fabior foam is flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty foam canister. Store the bottle in an upright position.