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What are the different brands of tazarotene?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 4, 2024.

What dosage forms are available? What conditions do they treat?

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by Drugs.com

The different brands of tazarotene are Tazorac, Avage, Fabior and Arazlo.

Tazarotene is a topical retinoid used for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, facial wrinkles and certain types of dark and light spots on the face. Tazarotene is available in a number of different dosage forms for topical use including gel, cream, foam, and lotion.

Name Dosage Forms Indications
Tazorac

gel 0.05%

 plaque psoriasis (12 years of age and older)
Tazorac gel 0.1% plaque psoriasis (12 years of age and older)
facial acne vulgaris (12 years of age and older)
Tazorac cream 0.05% plaque psoriasis (18 years of age and older)
Tazorac cream 0.1% plaque psoriasis (18 years of age and older)
acne vulgaris (12 years of age and older)
Avage cream 0.1% fine facial wrinkles (adults)
skin hyperpigmentation (adults)
skin hypopigmentation (adults)
Fabior foam 0.1% acne vulgaris (12 years of age and older)
Arazlo lotion 0.045% acne vulgaris (9 years of age and older)

For more information, see Tazarotene Topical Dosage

Some formulations of tazarotene may be available as a generic:

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