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Tazorac (Tazarotene Cutaneous) - Summary

 

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TAZORAC SUMMARY

TAZORAC®(tazarotene) Gel 0.05%
(tazarotene) Gel 0.1%

TAZORAC® Gel is a translucent, aqueous gel and contains the compound tazarotene, a member of the acetylenic class of retinoids. It is for topical dermatologic use only.

TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Gel 0.05% and 0.1% are indicated for the topical treatment of patients with stable plaque psoriasis of up to 20% body surface area involvement.

TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Gel 0.1% is also indicated for the topical treatment of patients with facial acne vulgaris of mild to moderate severity.

The efficacy of TAZORAC® Gel in the treatment of acne previously treated with other retinoids or resistant to oral antibiotics has not been established.

TAZORAC NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Tazorac (Tazarotene Cutaneous)

Randomized double-blind trial of prophylactic oral minocycline and topical tazarotene for cetuximab-associated acne-like eruption. [2007.12.01]

Tolerability comparison of adapalene gel, 0.3% versus tazarotene cream, 0.05% in subjects with healthy skin. [2007.06]

Comparison of clinical efficacy of topical tazarotene 0.1% cream with topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream in chronic plaque psoriasis: a double-blind, randomized, right-left comparison study. [2007.01]

Tazarotene versus tazarotene plus hydroquinone in the treatment of photodamaged facial skin: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized study. [2006.09]

[Inhibition of promyelocytic leukemia gene by tazarotene in hyperproliferative epidermis of psoriasis] [2006.08]

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Clinical Trials Related to Tazorac (Tazarotene Cutaneous)

Differin® Gel x12 Wks vs Tazorac® Cream x12 Wks vs Differin® x6 Wks Switched to Tazorac® x6 Wks for Treatment of Acne [Completed]

Efficacy and Safety Study of Tazarotene (Tazorac) for the Treatment of Brittle Nails [Completed]

Comparison of Tazarotene and Minocycline Therapies for Maintenance of Facial Acne Vulgaris [Completed]

Safety and Efficacy Study of Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide/Tazarotene Cream in Subjects With Acne [Recruiting]

Decitabine and Tretinoin in Treating Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndromes [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-01-01

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