Tazorac
Designed to support epidermal normalisation to manage plaque psoriasis and alleviate acne lesions.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Tazarotene
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Gel
- Strengths
- 0.1% 15gm
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Tazorac, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Tazorac vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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
designed to support epidermal normalisation to manage plaque psoriasis and alleviate acne lesions.
Mechanism of action
De-escalates skin cell hyperproliferation and regulates inflammatory gene transcription by binding to retinoic acid receptors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly teratogenic. Strictly contraindicated during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Tazorac is the originator brand name, made by Allergan. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Allergan.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Tazarotene is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.