Prescription Required
Tazarotene is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tazarotene is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Tazarotene safe for pregnant women?
Tazarotene shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tazarotene safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tazarotene. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Tazarotene on the Kidneys?
Using Tazarotene does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Tazarotene on the Liver?
Tazarotene is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tazarotene on the Heart?
Information about safety of Tazarotene for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Tazarotene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tazarotene unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tazarotene habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tazarotene has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Tazarotene since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tazarotene only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tazarotene cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tazarotene
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tazarotene and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tazarotene
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tazarotene with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tazorac® (tazarotene)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 891
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