Usual Adult Dose of Tazarotene for Plaque Psoriasis:
Initial dose: Apply a thin film of 0.05% gel or cream once a day in the evening to cover only the psoriatic lesions
-Increase to 0.1% if tolerated and medically indicated
Comments:
-Apply to dry skin; if a bath or shower is taken prior to application, allow time for skin to dry before applying; if emollients are used, they should be applied at least 1 hour prior.
-Avoid applying gel or cream on unaffected skin as it may be more susceptible to irritation.
-The safety of gel use on more than 20% body surface area has not been established and is not recommended.
Uses:
-For the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis
Usual Adult Dose of Tazarotene for Acne:
Apply a thin layer of 0.1% gel/cream/foam once a day in the evening to cover acne lesions
Comments:
-Cleanse the face gently and dry before application.
-Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using this drug.
Use: For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris
Usual Adult Dose of Tazarotene for Skin Pigmentation Disorder:
Apply pea-sized amount once a day at bedtime to lightly cover entire face, including the eyelids, if desired
Comments:
-Remove makeup and after washing face and allow skin to completely dry before applying; emollients/moisturizers may be applied before this cream, however, allow to absorb and completely dry before applying this cream; facial moisturizers may be used as frequently as desired.
-This cream does not eliminate or prevent wrinkles or restore more youthful skin.
-This cream does not reverse photoaging or repair sun damaged skin; it does not mitigate coarse or deep wrinkling, tactile roughness, telangiectasia, skin laxity, keratinocytic atypia, melanocytic atypia, or dermal elastosis.
-The safety and effectiveness for the prevention and treatment of actinic keratoses, skin neoplasms, or lentigo maligna have not been established.
Use: As an adjunctive agent for use in the mitigation (palliation) of facial fine wrinkling, facial, mottled hyper and hypopigmentation and benign facial lentigines in patients who use comprehensive skin care and sunlight avoidance programs.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne:
Age: 12 years or older:
Apply a thin layer of 0.1% gel/cream/foam once a day in the evening to cover acne lesions
Comments:
-Cleanse the face gently and dry before application.
-Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using this drug.
Use: For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris
Usual Pediatric Dose for Plaque Psoriasis:
Age: 12 years or older:
Initial dose: Apply a thin film of 0.05% gel or cream once a day in the evening to cover only the psoriatic lesions
-Increase to 0.1% if tolerated and medically indicated
Comments:
-Apply to dry skin; if a bath or shower is taken prior to application, allow time for skin to dry before applying; if emollients are used, they should be applied at least 1 hour prior.
-Avoid applying gel or cream on unaffected skin as it may be more susceptible to irritation.
-The safety of gel use on more than 20% body surface area has not been established and is not recommended.
Uses:
-For the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis
 Detailed Tazarotene topical dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Apply the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
An overdose of tazarotene may cause severe skin discomfort. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.
