Indications And Dose
Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis affecting up to 10% of skin area ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply once daily usually for up to 12 weeks, apply in the evening
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Mild to moderate plaque psoriasis affecting up to 10% of skin area ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Apply once daily usually for up to 12 weeks, apply in the evening
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Avoid contact with eczematous skin. avoid contact with eyes. avoid contact with face. avoid contact with hair-covered scalp. avoid contact with inflamed skin. avoid contact with intertriginous areas
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▶Common or very common Paraesthesia. skin reactions SIDE-EFFECTS, FURTHER INFORMATION Local irritation is more common with higher concentration and may require treatment interruption. Skin
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Effective contraception required (oral progestogen-only contraceptives not considered effective).
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Avoid.
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Manufacturer advises avoid—present in milk in animal studies.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Gel EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzyl alcohol, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, disodium edetate, polysorbates ▶Zorac (Allergan Ltd) Tazarotene 500 microgram per 1 gram Zorac 0.05% gel | 30 gram P £14.09 DT = £14.09 Tazarotene 1 mg per 1 gram Zorac 0.1% gel | 30 gram P £14.80 DT = £14.80 SALICYLIC ACID AND DERIVATIVES
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Avoid excessive exposure to UV light (including sunlight, solariums, PUVA or UVB treatment). Do not apply emollients or cosmetics within 1 hour of application. Wash hands immediately after use.
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Apply once daily usually for up to 12 weeks,
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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