Tazret Forte Cream 15gm (Tazarotene 0.1%)

Uses

How it works

Common side effects

peeling, deep grooves or lines in the skin, changes in color of the treated skin, pain or swelling of the treated skin, dryness, or redness of the skin, itching, skin rash ., Burning or stinging of the skin.

Expert advice

• Take precautions to ensure that Tazarotene is applied only to areas of affected skin (psoriatic lesions), avoiding application to healthy skin or in skin folds.
• You can apply an effective greasy non-medicated cream to the treated areas of the skin in case you experience dryness or irritation. 
• Cover the healthy skin around the treated areas with zinc paste to prevent irritation.
• Wash your hands after application of the gel to avoid accidental transfer to the facial skin or eyes.
• Avoid excessive exposure to UV light (including sunlight, use of a solarium, PUVA or UVB therapy) during Tazarotene therapy.
• Do not apply Tazarotene gel in moist, hair-covered areas such as armpits, groin and do not cover areas to be treated with dressings or bandages.
• Do not apply Tazarotene gel on more than 10% of the total surface of the body (approximately equivalent to the total skin area of one arm).
• Take precautions to not use any creams or cosmetics within 1 hour of applying Tazarotene.
• In cases of very dry skin or skin irritations, apply an inert fatty ointment base to the affected skin areas at least one hour before using Tazarotene gel.

Frequently asked questions

Tazarotene