Tazarotene (topical)

🧮 Dose calculator

Psoriasis and steroid-responsive dermatoses · Regimen source: FDA Tazorac cream · 2.2

👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyContraindicated

  Label: contraindicated in pregnancy. FDA Tazorac cream · 4

  “TAZORAC Cream is contraindicated in: Pregnancy.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Tazorac cream · 8.2

  “Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of tazarotene in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. FDA Tazorac cream · 8.4

  “The safety and efficacy of TAZORAC Cream have not been established in patients with psoriasis under the age of 18 years, or in patients with acne under the age of 12 years.”

• 👴 Older adultsNo specific problem stated

  Label: no specific difference or dose adjustment stated for older adults. FDA Tazorac cream · 8.5

  “No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialUse with caution

  Label has advice on pregnancy testing, contraception or fertility for females and males. FDA Tazorac cream · 8.3

  “Contraception Females Based on animal studies, TAZORAC Cream may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )].”