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Tazarotene Topical Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 11, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.1%; 0.05%; 0.045%

Usual Adult Dose 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


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Usual Adult Dose for Acne

Apply a thin layer of 0.1% gel/cream/foam once a day in the evening to cover acne lesions

Comments:


Use: For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris

Usual Adult Dose for Skin Pigmentation Disorder

Apply pea-sized amount once a day at bedtime to lightly cover entire face, including the eyelids, if desired

Comments:


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:


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


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Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years
Safety and efficacy of Avage(R) cream have not been established in patients younger than 17 years

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Foam:

Storage requirements:
Foam: Store upright, protect from freezing; flammable

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Further information

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