Tazarotene (Topical)

Brand Names : Tazorac

Category

• Antiacne agent (topical)
• antipsoriatic (topical)

Description

Tazarotene (ta-ZAR-oh-teen) is used to treat acne on the face and and to treat psoriasis.

It works to help clear acne on the face partly by keeping skin pores clear. It works in the treatment of psoriasis by making the skin less red and reducing the number and size of lesions of the skin.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

Topical
• Gel (U.S.)
• Cream (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Tazorac