Avage

Generic name: Tazarotene Topical

Usage of Avage

Avage (for use on skin) is a compound similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and may improve the appearance and texture of skin.

The Avage brand of tazarotene cream is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles on the face, mottled light and dark skin patches on the face, and benign facial lentigines (non-cancerous freckles) in adults and adolescents who are at least 17 years old.

The Fabior and Tazorac brands of tazarotene topical are used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

The Arazlo brand of tazarotene topical is used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents who are at least 9 years old.

Tazorac is also used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.

Avage may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Avage side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Avage may cause serious side effects. Stop using Avage and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe skin irritation (pain, dryness, flaking, peeling, burning, stinging, itching) after applying the medicine;

blistering or peeling skin;

severe redness or discomfort; or

swelling, warmth, oozing, or other signs of skin infection.

Common side effects of Avage may include:

dry, scaly, or peeling skin;

skin pain, redness or burning; or

itching or other irritation of treated skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Avage

You should not use Avage if you are allergic to it, or if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.

You must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before starting this treatment.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

eczema, sunburn, or another skin condition;

skin cancer;

lentigo maligna (a type of skin cancer);

an allergic reaction to a skin product; or

if you work outdoors.

Do not use Avage if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine.

Stop using Avage and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, if you stop using birth control, or if you miss a menstrual period.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Avage should not be used on anyone younger than 17 years old. Fabior or Tazorac should not be used to treat acne in a child younger than 12 years old. Fabior should not be used to treat psoriasis in anyone under 18 years old.

How to use Avage

Avage is usually applied once daily in the evening or at bedtime. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not use Avage on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.

Also avoid using this medicine in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have fully healed before using Avage.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Women who use Avage should start the medication during a menstrual period.

Avoid applying the medication to unaffected areas. If medication accidentally gets on areas that do not need treatment, wash it off.

Shake the Fabior foam well just before each use.

Your skin may be more sensitive to weather extremes such as cold and wind during treatment with Avage. Protect your skin with clothing and use a moisturizing cream or lotion as needed.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

Fabior foam is flammable. Do not use near high heat or open flame. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty foam canister. Store the bottle in an upright position.

Warnings

Avage can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy.

Stop using Avage and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, if you stop using birth control, or if you miss a menstrual period.

What other drugs will affect Avage

If you also use a benzoyl peroxide acne medication, do not use it at the same time you use Avage. Apply one medication only in the morning and the other only in the evening.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

an antibiotic or other medicine that can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Avage, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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