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

FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY
NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC, ORAL OR INTRAVAGINAL USE

DRUG 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:

TAZORAC® (tazarotene) Structural Formula Illustration

Molecular Weight: 351.46

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.

Brand Name: Tazorac
Generic Name: Tazarotene Gel
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