Tazarotene is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Tazarotene. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Tazarotene through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tazarotene cream 0.1% is a retinoid indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis. ( 1.1 ) Tazarotene cream 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Plaque Psoriasis Tazarotene cream, 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of patients with plaque psoriasis. 1.2 Acne Vulgaris Tazarotene cream, 0.1% is also indicated for the topical treatment of patients with acne vulgaris.
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Embryofetal toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Photosensitivity and Risk of Sunburn [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Plaque psoriasis: Most common adverse reactions occurring in 10 to 23% of patients are pruritus, erythema, and burning. ( 6.1 ) Acne Vulgaris: Most common adverse reactions occurring in 10 to 30% of patients are desquamation, dry skin, erythe…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No formal drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with tazarotene cream. In a trial of 27 healthy female subjects between the ages of 20 to 55 years receiving a combination oral contraceptive tablet containing 1 mg norethindrone and 35 mcg ethinyl estradiol, concomitant use of tazarotene administered as 1.1 mg orally (mean ± SD C max and AUC 0-24 of tazarotenic acid were 28.9 ± 9.4 ng/mL and 120.6 ± 28.5 ng∙hr/mL) did not affect the pharmacokinetics of norethindrone and…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply a thin layer of tazarotene 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 Tazarotene cream is for topical use only. Tazarotene cream is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. If contact with mucous membranes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water [see Warnings and Precaut…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Embryofetal Toxicity Inform females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise these patients to use effective contraception during treatment with tazarotene cream. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ]. Photosensitivity and Risk of Sunburn Advise patients to avoid excessive sun exposure and to use of sunscreens and protective…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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