Tazarotene Benefits & Uses

Tazarotene is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)

Tazarotene Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Tazarotene Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tazarotene on the Kidneys?

Using Tazarotene does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tazarotene on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Tazarotene on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tazarotene on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Tazarotene on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Tazarotene with Other Drugs

Tazarotene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Tazarotene Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tazarotene unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Skin Disorders and Diseases
Eczema
Sunburn

Frequently asked Questions about Tazarotene

Is this Tazarotene habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tazarotene has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Tazarotene does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tazarotene only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tazarotene is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tazarotene Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tazarotene

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tazarotene, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tazarotene

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tazarotene with alcohol.

Unknown