Tazarotenedosage

Apply a pea-sized amount of tazarotene cream to lightly cover the entire face once daily at bedtime. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.

2.1 Assessment

Prior to Treatment Initiation Obtain a pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to tazarotene cream therapy. Initiate tazarotene cream therapy during a menstrual period. Carefully assess facial pigmented lesions of concern by a qualified physician (e.g., dermatologist) before application of tazarotene cream.

2.2 Important

Administration Instructions Avoid accidental transfer of tazarotene cream into eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes. If contact with mucous membranes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Wash hands thoroughly after application. Emollients or moisturizers can be applied either before or after applying tazarotene cream. However, ensure that the first cream or lotion has absorbed into the skin and has dried completely before subsequent cream or lotion application. Use facial moisturizers as frequently as desired. Tazarotene cream is for topical use only. Tazarotene cream is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. Use effective sunscreens and wear protective clothing while using tazarotene cream.

2.3 Dosage and

Administration Instructions Remove any makeup before applying tazarotene cream to the face. Dry the skin before applying the cream after face washing, bathing, or showering. Apply a pea-sized amount once a day at bedtime to lightly cover the entire face, including the eyelids, if desired. Wash hands thoroughly after application.