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Tazorac (Tazarotene Cutaneous) - Description

 


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

FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY

NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC, ORAL OR INTRAVAGINAL USE

DESCRIPTION:

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. The active ingredient is represented by the following structural formula:

Chemical Name:

Ethyl 6-[2-(4,4-dimethylthiochroman-6-yl) ethynyl] nicotinate

Contains:

  •   Active: Tazarotene................................... 0.05% or 0.1% (w/w)
    Preservative: Benzyl alcohol.................................. 1.0% (w/w)

Inactives: Ascorbic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, carbomer 934P, edetate disodium, hexylene glycol, poloxamer 407, polyethylene glycol 400, polysorbate 40, purified water, and tromethamine.

Page last updated: 2006-05-11

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