Tazarotene can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy.
Stop using tazarotene 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.
Some weather conditions may irritate the skin. Your skin may look worse before it looks better.
Tazarotene may cause harm if swallowed. If tazarotene cream is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use tazarotene topical 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 tazarotene 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 tazarotene 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 tazarotene 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 tazarotene. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Avage should not be used on anyone younger than 17 years old. Fabior or Tazorac should not be used to treat acne in a child younger than 12 years old. Fabior should not be used to treat psoriasis in anyone under 18 years old.
How should I use tazarotene topical?
Tazarotene 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 tazarotene topical 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 tazarotene.
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 tazarotene topical 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.
Shake the Fabior foam well just before each use.
Your skin may be more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind during treatment with tazarotene. 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.
Fabior foam is flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty foam canister. Store the bottle in an upright position.
