Tazorac
Formulated to manage acne vulgaris and designed to alleviate skin inflammation and promote cell turnover in psoriasis.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredient
- Tazarotene
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream; Gel
- Strengths
- 1 · 5%
Tazorac details
- Conditions
- Plaque Psoriasis · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- Zorac
- Therapeutic class
- Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Acetylenic Retinoid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to tazarotene; pregnancy; women planning pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- skin irritation; burning sensation; dry skin; erythema
- Moderate side effects
- pruritus; desquamation
- Serious side effects
- severe skin irritation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream; Gel
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- 3–6 months
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature, away from extremes of heat.
- Drug interactions
- isotretinoin; adapalene
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Precautions and warnings
avoid contact with eyes; use sunscreen daily as photosensitivity may increase; avoid concurrent use of other retinoids
Patient summary
formulated to manage acne vulgaris and designed to alleviate skin inflammation and promote cell turnover in psoriasis.
Mechanism of action
Tazarotene is a receptor-selective retinoid prodrug that is converted to its active form, tazarotenic acid. It binds to retinoic acid receptors (RAR) to modulate gene expression involved in cell differentiation and proliferation, reducing epidermal hyperplasia.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated; must use effective contraception. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Tazorac
Tazorac features tazarotene as the active ingredient, used for the management of Plaque Psoriasis and Acne Vulgaris. The same ingredient is also sold under the brand name Zorac, supplied in a tube. Produced by AbbVie, this medication is available in concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1%.
Buying Tazorac online
Tazorac is registered across 13 markets including the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan, with availability also in South Korea, Japan and the UAE. Generic tazarotene, much of it made in India, is significantly more affordable than the original brand, offering an accessible solution for expats and those living far from home. Tazorac is one of the most ordered dermatology products across the region, creating a reliable path to obtain the treatment.