Acne Tazorac Cream / Gel
Who should not use TAZORAC® Cream?
Do not use TAZORAC® Cream if
you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or may become pregnant
because of the potential harm to an unborn child. Talk with your doctor
about effective birth control if you are a woman who is able to become
pregnant.
you are breast feeding. We do not know if TAZORAC® Cream can pass
through the milk to the baby. The potential harm to the baby is unknown.
you have sunburn, eczema, or other continuing skin condition. If you
have sunburn, wait until full recovery before using TAZORAC® Cream.
TAZORAC® Cream may cause severe irritation if used on eczema.
What should I avoid while using TAZORAC® Cream?
If you are able to become pregnant, take a pregnancy test 2 weeks before
beginning to use TAZORAC® Cream to be sure you are not pregnant. If you
have menstrual periods, begin applying TAZORAC® Cream during a normal
menstrual period. These actions help assure that you are not pregnant
when you begin use.
If you become pregnant while using TAZORAC® Cream, stop use and contact
your doctor right away.
Because of increased sensitivity to sun, avoid sunlight as much as
possible while using TAZORAC® Cream. Use protective clothing and
sunscreens of at least SPF 15 during the day when using TAZORAC® Cream.
Also, do not use sunlamps, unless prescribed differently by your doctor.
What other precautions should I take in using TAZORAC® Cream?
Watch your reaction to TAZORAC® Cream carefully if you are also using
other skin products with a strong drying effect or high amounts of
alcohol, astringents, spices, lime peel, medicated soaps or shampoos,
permanent wave solution, electrolysis, hair depilatories or waxes, or
other products or processes that may dry or irritate the skin.
TAZORAC® Cream is swallowed, contact your doctor or a poison control
center.
If you are taking Vitamin A supplements, tell your doctor about your
Vitamin A dose. TAZORAC® and Vitamin A belong to the same class of
chemicals.
What are the possible side effects of TAZORAC® Cream?
For patients with acne, the most common side effects of TAZORAC® Cream
0.1% are peeling, dry skin, red skin, and burning.
Tell your doctor if these side effects become problems. Your doctor may
wish to adjust your dose of TAZORAC® Cream. However, effectiveness of
TAZORAC® Cream when used less often than once a day has not been proven.
While you take TAZORAC® Cream, weather extremes, such as wind or cold,
may irritate your skin more than usual.
TAZORAC® Gel 0.1%
TAZORAC® Gel 0.1% is indicated for mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris.
BEFORE YOU USE THIS MEDICINE
You should be aware that:
(a) TAZORAC® 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® Gel to be sure you are
not pregnant. If you have menstrual periods, begin taking TAZORAC® Gel
during a normal menstrual period. These actions help assure that you are
not pregnant when you begin use.
(b) TAZORAC® Gel should be used with caution if you are also using other
topical agents with a strong skin drying effect, products with high
concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices, the peel of lime,
medicated soaps or shampoos, permanent wave solutions, electrolysis,
hair depilatories or waxes, or other preparations or processes that
might dry or irritate the skin, unless otherwise instructed by your
health care practitioner.
(c) TAZORAC® Gel should not be used if you have sunburn, eczema or other
chronic skin condition(s). TAZORAC® Gel may cause severe irritation if
applied to eczematous skin. If you have sunburn, you should wait until
full recovery before using TAZORAC® Gel.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TAZORAC® GEL
For patients with acne, the most common side effects of TAZORAC® Gel
0.1% are peeling, burning/stinging, dry skin, red skin, and itching.
Tell your doctor if these side effects become problems. Your doctor may
wish to adjust your dose of TAZORAC® Gel. However, effectiveness of
TAZORAC® Gel when used less often than once a day has not been proven.