How to start and stick with TAZORAC®
Think 1-2-3 once daily
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Wash your face with warm, not hot, water and a mild cleanser. No astringents or alcohol-based products |  |
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Apply moisturizer before using TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream or Gel 0.1% to minimize drying and irritation by restoring the skin's protective barrier |  |
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Spread one pea-size drop of TAZORAC® over your entire face. Using more will not make your skin better faster and could cause irritation |  |
Think 12 weeks
Stick with it!
Patient treated with TAZORAC® Gel 0.1% once daily for 12 weeks. Photographs are completely unretouched. Results may vary.
- Your skin should start to improve after 4 weeks. During the first few weeks of treatment, even when the medicine is working, it may appear that your skin is getting worse. After that, you should be seeing improvement. Be a patient patient and stick with TAZORAC® as directed
- Go all 12 weeks. Studies on TAZORAC® Cream and Gel 0.1% show good results on most people at that point. Give the medicine time to work
- Protect your skin. Always use sunscreen and cover your face in cold, windy weather
- Be nice. Don't rub, scrub, pick, or pop pimples
- If you have any concerns during your treatment with TAZORAC® Cream or Gel 0.1%, contact your doctor
Think moisturizer!
Many acne experts recommend daily use of a moisturizer, especially before applying your medication. Know why?
Because retinoid medicines like TAZORAC® are actually causing the top layers of skin to be removed. One of skin’s functions is to provide a protective layer for your body. When you apply moisturizer before spreading that pea-size drop of TAZORAC® Cream or Gel 0.1%, you are preparing the skin to accept medication. Moisturizing can minimize dryness and irritation.
So, moisturize. Your skin will be better for it.
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TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream 0.1% is indicated for acne vulgaris. Warnings Retinoids may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Do not use TAZORAC® Cream and Gel if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant or at high risk of pregnancy. Consult your physician for adequate birth control measures if you are a female of child-bearing potential. To help assure that you are not pregnant when you begin use, take a pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to beginning to use TAZORAC® Cream or Gel and/or begin taking TAZORAC® Cream or Gel during a normal menstrual period. TAZORAC® Cream and Gel should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please see complete Information for Patients for a list of ingredients. PrecautionsTAZORAC® Cream and Gel should not be used if you are also taking other drugs that increase your sensitivity to sunlight (e.g., thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, sulfonamides). Inform your physician if you are taking any other medications. Use protective clothing and sunscreens of at least SPF 15 during the day when using TAZORAC® Cream and Gel. Do not use TAZORAC® Cream and Gel if you have sunburn, eczema, or other continuing skin condition. Use TAZORAC® Cream and Gel with caution if you are using other topical products that might dry or irritate the skin. The most common side effects of TAZORAC® Cream and Gel 0.1% are peeling, burning/stinging, dry skin, red skin, and itching. Please click here for full prescribing information for TAZORAC® Cream and Gel 0.1%. |
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