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This is a description of Tazarotene cream containing 0.1% of the active ingredient, Tazarotene, used topically and manufactured by E. Fougera & Co. It comes in a 30-gram tube with the preservative benzyl alcohol 1%. The usual dosage should be followed according to the patient information provided. The inactive ingredients include water, sodium thiosulfate, sorbitan monooleate, mineral oil, and medium-chain triglycerides, among others. It must be stored at a temperature range of -5°C to 30°C (23°F to 86°F) and kept out of children's reach. To open, the seal needs to be punctured by reversing the cap and placing the puncture-top onto the tube, after which the cap needs to be screwed back on to close the tube. The manufacturing company is E. Fougera Pharmaceuticals based in Melville, New York.*

Tazarotene Cream, manufactured by Fougera, is used topically for dermatologic treatment. The cream comes in a 30-gram tube and contains 0.1% tazarotene and 1% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. It is applied once a day at bedtime to cover the entire face, including eyelids if desired. Prior to application, the face should be clean and dry, without any makeup or emollients. The accompanying patient leaflet and complete prescribing information should be read before use. The product is for topical use only and should not be used for ophthalmic purposes. The storage temperature is 25°C (77°F), with excursions allowed between -5°C to 30°C (23°F to 86°F). The crimp of the tube provides the lot number and expiration date, and the product should be kept out of the reach of children.*