TAZORAC (TAZAROTENE)
TAZORAC (TAZAROTENE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: TAZORAC; Generic name: TAZAROTENE; Drug class: Retinoid [EPC].
| Brand name | TAZORAC |
|---|---|
| Generic name | TAZAROTENE |
| Drug class | Retinoid [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Almirall, LLC |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TAZORAC ® Cream 0.05% and 0.1% is a retinoid indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis. ( 1.1 ) TAZORAC Cream 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Plaque Psoriasis TAZORAC ® (tazarotene) Cream, 0.05% and 0.1% are indicated for the topical treatment of patients with plaque psoriasis. 1.2 Acne Vulgaris TAZORAC (tazarotene) Cream, 0.1% is also indicated for the topical treatment of patients with acne vulgaris. |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin layer of TAZORAC Cream only to the affected area once daily in the evening. ( 2.1 , 2.2 ) Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. ( 2.2 ) If contact with eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions TAZORAC Cream is for topical use only. TAZORAC Cream is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. If contact with mucous membranes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water [see Warnings and Precaution ( 5.2 |
| Active ingredient(s) | TAZAROTENE |
| Route | CUTANEOUS |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=021744d1-a6d7-4ad6-99c2-7187c24e64c6 |