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AVAGE™ (TAZAROTENE) Cream,0.1%

FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC,ORAL,OR INTRAVAGINAL USE.

DRUG DESCRIPTION

AVAGE™ Cream is a white cream and contains the compound tazarotene; this formulation of tazarotene cream is also marketed for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and acne vulgaris as Tazorac® (tazarotene) Cream, 0.1%. Tazarotene is a member of the acetylenic class of retinoids and is represented by the following structural formula:

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Formula: C21H21NO2S            Molecular Weight: 351.46
Chemical Name: Ethyl 6-[2-(4,4-dimethylthiochroman-6-yl) ethynyl] nicotinate

Contains:

Active: Tazarotene 0.1% (w/w)

Preservative: Benzyl alcohol 1.0% (w/w)

Inactives: Carbomer 934P, carbomer 1342, edetate disodium, medium chain triglycerides, mineral oil, purified water, sodium thiosulfate, sorbitan monooleate and sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH.

Brand Name: Avage
Generic Name: Tazarotene
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