Last update Nov. 13, 2024
Likely Compatibility
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Tazarotene belongs to this group or family:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Tazarotene in its composition:
| Variable | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Bioavail. | 100. (Dermat.: <6%) | % |
| Molecular weight | 352 | daltons |
| Protein Binding | 99 | % |
| Tmax | 9 | hours |
| T½ | 18 | hours |
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Tazarotene is an acetylenic retinoid used for the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne, plaque psoriasis and signs of photoaging or sun-damaged skin (fine wrinkles, mottled skin pigmentation), acne vulgaris and plaque psoriasis.
As of the last update we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.
Only 2-3% of the drug is absorbed transcutaneously and plasma levels are only 0.09 ng/ml, although this value is largely a function of the surface area treated. It should not be applied to more than 20% of the body surface area, as it increases systemic absorption. (Hale, Yaghi 2024, Butler 2014)
Given the potential mutagenic properties, infant skin should not come into contact with treated areas of maternal skin. It should not be applied to the breast so that the infant cannot ingest the product. (Gottlieb 2019)