Tazorac can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy.
Stop using Tazorac and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, if you stop using birth control, or if you miss a menstrual period.
You may get sunburned more easily. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen and wear clothing and eyewear that protects you from the sun.
Your skin may look worse before it looks better.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Tazorac if you are allergic to it, or if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
You must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before starting this treatment.
To make sure Tazorac is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
eczema, sunburn, or another skin condition;
skin cancer;
lentigo maligna (a type of skin cancer);
an allergic reaction to a skin product; or
if you work outdoors.
Do not use Tazorac if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine.
Stop using Tazorac and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, if you stop using birth control, or if you miss a menstrual period.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Tazorac cream and gel should not be used to treat acne in a child younger than 12 years old. Tazorac gel should not be used to treat psoriasis in anyone under 12 years old. Tazorac Cream should not be used to treat psoriasis in anyone under 18 years old.
How should I use Tazorac?
Tazorac is usually applied once daily in the evening or at bedtime. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use Tazorac on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.
Also avoid using this medicine in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have fully healed before using Tazorac.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Women who use Tazorac should start the medication during a menstrual period.
Avoid applying the medication to unaffected areas. If medication accidentally gets on areas that do not need treatment, wash it off.
Your skin may be more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind during treatment with Tazorac. Protect your skin with clothing and use a moisturizing cream or lotion as needed.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.
