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How to Use

The best for you that you use this drug only as directed . Do not use more of it, do not use it more often and do not use it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. To do so may cause irritation of the skin.

Read the patient information that will come with your drug.

For acne Before applying tazarotene to acne areas of the skin, wash the skin with a mild soap or cleanser and warm water, then gently pat dry. Wait at least 20 to 30 minutes before applying this drug.

For acne or psoriasis Do not use this drug in or around the eyes or lips, or inside of the nose . Spread the drug away from these areas when applying.

Do not apply this drug to windburned or sunburned skin or on open wounds .

When using tazarotene, apply drug to dry skin. If skin has just been washed and dried, wait at least 20 to 30 minutes before applying this drug . Applying to wet or damp skin may cause skin irritation.

Apply a thin layer of this drug only to lesions of psoriasis on the body or areas on face prone to developing acne. Rub drug in gently and well. Wash drug off skin areas not intended to be treated.

After applying the drug, wash your hands to remove any drug that might remain on them.

Dosage

• For topical dosage form - gel:
  • For acne:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older Apply 0.1% tazarotene to clean, dry effected areas of the face once a day, usually in the evening or at bedtime.
    • Children up to 12 years of age Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.
  • For psoriasis:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older Apply 0.05% or 0.1% tazarotene to dry effected areas of the body once a day, usually in the evening or at bedtime. Do not treat a larger area of the skin than your family doctor tells you to treat.
    • Children up to 12 years of age Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.
• For topical dosage form - cream:
  • For psoriasis:
    • Adults and children 18 years of age and older Apply 0.05% or 0.1% tazarotene to dry effected areas of the body once a day, usually in the evening or at bedtime. Do not treat a larger area of the skin than your family doctor tells you to treat.
    • Children up to 18 years of age Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.