Think Success

How to start and stick with TAZORAC®

Think 1-2-3 once daily

1 Wash your face with warm, not hot, water and a mild cleanser. No astringents or alcohol-based products
2 Apply moisturizer before using TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream or Gel 0.1% to minimize drying and irritation by restoring the skin's protective barrier
3 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.
TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Gel 0.1% is indicated for mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris.

Important Safety Information

Warnings

TAZORAC® Cream and Gel should not be used if you are pregnant, attempting to become pregnant or at high risk of pregnancy. Women of childbearing potential should use adequate birth-control measures when TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream or Gel 0.1% is used.

TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Cream and Gel 0.1% should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Please see complete Information for Patients for a list of ingredients.

Retinoids should not be used on eczematous skin, as they may cause severe irritation.

BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE

You should be aware that:
TAZORAC® Cream and Gel should not be used 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. If you are able to become pregnant, take a pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to beginning to use TAZORAC® Cream or Gel to be sure you are not pregnant. If you have menstrual periods, begin taking TAZORAC® Cream or Gel during a normal menstrual period. These actions help assure that you are not pregnant when you begin use.

TAZORAC® 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.

For patients with acne, 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 complete patient information for TAZORAC® Cream and Gel 0.1%.

  
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