Tazorac
Tazarotene gel for plaque psoriasis and acne. It slows the rapid buildup of skin cells.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Tazarotene
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Gel
- Strengths
- 0.1% 15gm
Tazorac is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Tazorac depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Tazorac details
- Conditions
- Plaque Psoriasis · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- tazarotene
- Therapeutic class
- Topical Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hypersensitivity to tazarotene; eczema
- Minor side effects
- local skin burning; skin dryness; skin peeling
- Moderate side effects
- erythema; pruritus; photosensitivity
- Serious side effects
- severe contact dermatitis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Gel
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Allergan
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Benzoyl Peroxide; Salicylic Acid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Patient summary
Tazarotene gel for plaque psoriasis and acne. It slows the rapid buildup of skin cells.
Mechanism of action
De-escalates skin cell hyperproliferation and regulates inflammatory gene transcription by binding to retinoic acid receptors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic. Strictly contraindicated during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Tazorac names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Tazarotene at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.