Tazret Cream
Tazarotene Topical
0.1%
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 15G,20G |
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| Retail Price | 242.00,353.00 NPR |
Available as:
Indications
Tazret Cream is used for:
Acne, Stable plaque psoriasis, Photo aging
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Acne, Stable plaque psoriasis
Apply a thin layer to cleansed dry affected area, once daily in the evening.
Photoaging
Adult: Apply a thin layer to cover entire face (including eyelids) once daily before going to bed.
Child Dose
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>12 years: Apply to affected area once daily in the evening.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Pregnancy, lactation. Eczema. Sunburnt conditions. Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, mucous membranes. Abraded skin. Avoid exposure to sun or UV light. Do not use >10% of BSA. Do not use cream with occlusive dressing. Wash hands after application. Do not use cream/gel in amounts more than instructed. Women of child bearing potential should take birth control measures. Negative pregnancy test to be obtained within 2 wk prior to initiation and start therapy during normal menstrual period. Retinoid should not be used on eczematous skin, as they may cause severe irritation.
Because of heightened burning susceptibility, exposure to sunlight (including sunlamps) should be avoided unless deemed medically necessary and in such cases, exposure should be minimized during the use of Tazarotene cream. Tazarotene cream should be administered with caution if the patient is also taking drugs known to be photosensitizers (e.g., thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, sulfonamides) because of the increased possibility of augmented photosensitivity.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Increased drying effect effect with concomitant use of dermatologic medications and cosmetics that have irritant or strong drying effect. Increased risk of photosensitivity with drugs known to be photosensitisers.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Tazarotene Topical :
>10%
Desquamation,Erythema,Burning/stinging,Dry skin
1-10%
Skin irritation (1% -22%),Skin pain,Pruritis,Irritant or contact dermatitis,Stinging,Acne,Photosensitivity,Rash,Cheilitis
Frequency Not Defined
Worsening of psoriasis,Eczema,Rash,Dry skin,Skin inflammation,Fissuring,Bleeding,Peripheral edema,Hypertriglyceridemia
Mechanism of Action
Tazarotene is a synthetic acetylenic retinoid, that is applied topically. It is de-esterified in the skin to its active form, tazarotenic acid, which affects cell proliferation and differentiation by modulating gene expression in acne and psoriasis.
Note
Tazret 0.1% Cream manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Tazarotene Topical. Tazret is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Tazret Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.