Tazorac Topical Cream 0.05pct Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Tazorac: Topical cream (0.05%)

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Tazorac 0.05% Topical Cream
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Tazorac 0.05% Topical Cream

What is this Medicine?

TAZAROTENE (ta ZAR oh teen) is applied to the skin to treat psoriasis and mild to moderate acne.

Similar Brand Name Drugs : Avage: Topical cream (0.1%)
Similar Generic Drugs : Tazarotene: Topical cream (0.1%)
CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Tazorac: Topical cream(0.05%)
Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*
*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
Usage By Strength
In-Depth Information

Tazorac 0.05% Topical Cream

NDC: 000239155
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Psoriasis, Acne Vulgaris

Storage Information
Store between 68 to 77 degrees F, excursions permitted 59 to 86 degrees F
Tazorac 0.05% Topical Cream
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Reported Side Effects for Tazorac 0.05% Topical Cream

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Allergic Skin Reaction Incidence:
1.0-10.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Dry Skin Incidence:
1.0-16.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Bleeding Incidence:
1.0-10.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Fluid Retention Incidence:
1.0-10.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Inflammation Of The Lip Incidence:
1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Rash Incidence:
1.0-10.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Skin Discoloration Incidence:
1.0-10.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Skin Irritation Incidence:
1.0-30.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
High Triglycerides Incidence:
1.1-9.9%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Itching Incidence:
10.0-30.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID
Skin Redness Incidence:
10.0-34.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Photosensitivity Incidence:
>10.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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First Trimester

Class 5 - Avoid Use

Second Trimester

Class 5 - Avoid Use

Third Trimester

Class 5 - Avoid Use

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.


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