Fact Table Formula C21H21NO2S License US FDA Bioavailability - Legal status US: RX Only Chemical Name Tazarotene Elimination half-life 19 hours Dosage (Strength) 0.05% gel (30 grams)0.05% cream (30 grams), 0.10% cream (30 grams) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Tazorac Protein binding Greater than 99% PubChem CID 5381 MedlinePlus a616052 ChEBI 32184 ATC code D05AX05, D05AX55 DrugBank DB00799 KEGG D01132 Routes of administration Topical

Tazorac (Tazarotene)

Use TAZORAC exactly as directed by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying this medication (unless affected areas are on the hands). TAZORAC is usually applied once daily at bedtime. To apply, cleanse the skin with a gentle cleanser and allow it to dry completely (20-30 minutes). Apply a thin film of TAZORAC cream to the affected skin. Avoid applying the medication to unaffected areas. If medication accidentally gets on unaffected areas, wash it off. Application of this medication may cause a passing feeling of burning or stinging. If irritation is excessive, stop using and contact your doctor. Do not cover the area after applying fluorouracil topical. This could cause too much medicine to be absorbed by the body and could be harmful. If a covering is needed, ask your doctor if a porous gauze dressing may be used.
To make sure you can safely take TAZORAC, patients should discuss their medical history with their doctor. Before using TAZORAC, inform your doctor if you: are sensitive to sunlight, spend a considerable amount of time in the sun, have eczema, sunburn, or another skin condition, are taking vitamin A, lentigo maligna (a type of skin cancer), are using other prescription or over-the-counter medicines on your skin, are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins and herbal supplements Do not use TAZORAC if you are pregnant or if you could become pregnant because it is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. It is not known whether TAZORAC topical passes into breast milk. Do not use TAZORAC topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Your skin may be more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind during treatment with TAZORAC topical. Protect your skin with clothing and use a moisturizing cream or lotion as needed.
Most medications can cause side effects which can be defined as an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can range from mild or severe, temporary or permanent. Side effects are not experienced all patients who take this medication. Many side effects can be managed, and others may go away over time. Common side effects include skin burning, warmth, stinging, tingling, itching, redness, swelling, dryness, peeling, or irritation while using TAZORAC topical. If these side effects are excessive, talk to your doctor. You may need a lower dose or less frequent applications of TAZORAC. Serious side effects are not likely to occur. Stop using TAZORAC and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives). This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about additional side effects.

Tazorac (Tazarotene)

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