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Details About Generic Salt :: Tazarotene
Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
15K. DRUGS FOR ACNE in 15. SKIN |
TAZAROTENE |
RETINOID | ANTI-ACNE, ANTI-PSORIATIC |
also comes under 15I. Anti-Psoriatic Drugs in 15. Skin |
Indications & Dose: ACNE TP Adult Cream/gel (0.1%): Apply to the affected area once daily in evening Child >12 yr: Same as adult dose | PHOTOAGING Palliative therapy TP Adult Cream (0.1%): Apply twice daily HS | PLAQUE PSORIASIS TP Adult Cream/gel (0.05%/0.1%): Apply thin film to the affected lesion once daily |
Contra: Eczema, irritating cosmetics, hypersensitivity, astringents
Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes, mouth or other mucous surfaces, not be applied to eczematous, sunburnt or abraded skin, avoid exposure to UV light & sunlight ADR: Serious: acute dermatitis, psoriasis, irritation, localized edema, phototoxicity, Others: burning/stinging, acne, rash, fissuring, skin discoloration, cheilitis, inflammation |