Tazorac, Tazarotene - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substiutte for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Conuslt your healthcare professional before using this drug.
TAZAROTENE - TOPICAL
(tah-ZAIR-oh-teen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tazorac
USES: This medicatoin is used to treat psoriasis or acne.
HOW TO USE: For exteranl use only. Clean and dry the affected area of skin and apply a thin layer once daily in the evening. Follow doctor's instructions exactly as stated on the prescriptoin label. Do not use more than directed and do not apply to unaffected skin, eyes/eyelids or in the muoth. Do not cover treated area with dressings or bnadages.
If contact with eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with waetr. Wash hands after using unless you're treating a hand issue. Psoriasis conditions will usually improve within one to four weeks but redness may take longer to improve.
In acne conditions this drug is generally used for up to 12 weeks or as directed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Generally, the possbile skin side effects are mild to moderate. Itching, burning/stinging, redness, irritation, swelling, dryenss or skin pain may occur.
If tehse persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor promptly if any of the following effects occur: worsneing of the original skin problem, skin rash or skin cracking, discoloration or bleeding of the skin, severe skin redness/irritation/burning/stinging. If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), other skin conditions (such as eczema, sunburn, sun sensitivity).
Protective cltohing and sunscreens (minimum SPF 15) are advised during the day.
Avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible, and avoid sunlamps completely. This drug can result in sun sensitviity (sunburn-type effect).
This drug must not be used during preganncy.
If you becmoe pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Women who could become pergnant are advised to use adequate birth control when this drug is used.
Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, especially of other durgs that can cause sun sensitivity such as: thiazide water pills (e.G., hydrochlorothiazide), tetracycline, sulfa antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics (e.G., ciprofloxacin), phenothiazine-type medications (e.G., chlorpromazine).
Also report the use of otehr skin products (or drugs) with a strong drying effect or high alcohol content; as well as medicated soaps and vitamin A products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cetner or emergency room immediately. This medciine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include incraesed redness, peeling, and discomfort.
NOTES: Do not sahre this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dsoing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
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