Allergan

This medicine is a retinoid used to reduce fine wrinkles and dark and light spots on your face. It is important that you use this medicine with a total skin care program and that you avoid exposure to sunlight.

Remove any make-up, wash and completely dry the affected area. Wait at least 20 minutes before applying the medicine. Apply only on your face, once daily at bedtime, or as directed by your doctor. Apply a thin amount of this medicine to the fine wrinkles and discolored spots. Wash your hands after using this medicine. In the morning, apply a moisturizing sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater. You may use a moisturizing cream or lotion on your face before or after you apply this medicine. Make sure that either the moisturizer or this medicine has been absorbed into your skin and that the skin is dry before applying the second product.

Generally, the possible skin side effects are mild to moderate. Itching, burning/stinging, redness, irritation, swelling, dryness or skin pain may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor promptly if any of the following effects occur: worsening of the original skin problem, skin rash or skin cracking, discoloration or bleeding of the skin, severe skin redness/irritation/burning/stinging.

Active Ingredient:

Tazarotene 0.1% (w/w)

Preservative:

Benzyl alcohol 1.0% (w/w)

Inactive Ingredients:

Carbomer 934P, carbomer 1342, edetate disodium, medium chain triglycerides, mineral oil, purified water, sodium thiosulfate, sorbitan monooleate and sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH.