What is ARAZLO?
ARAZLO (tazarotene) is a prescription lotion used to treat people 10 years of age and older with acne.
If you’re under 12 years of age, it’s recommended that you only use ARAZLO on your face.How does ARAZLO work?
ARAZLO works two ways, by:
helping the normal growth of skin cells,
called “keratinocytes” (kAre-a-tin-O-sites)
helping the normal growth of skin cells, called “keratinocytes” (kAre-a-tin-O-sites)
reducing skin inflammation
It’s not known exactly how ARAZLO works. Your acne should improve as you continue to use ARAZLO.
If you’re under 12 years of age, it’s recommended that you only use ARAZLO on your face.
Only use as much ARAZLO as you need to cover the affected areas – using too much may increase your risk of skin irritation
When using on the face, do not use ARAZLO in your eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes (“MYOO-kus MEM-brains” line and protect the inside of your body and are found inside your nose and mouth, as well as many other areas). If you get ARAZLO in your eye, flush it with cold water.
If needed, use a moisturizer after applying ARAZLO lotion – just be sure to let your skin dry between applications
Wear sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and wear clothes that protect you from the sun if you are going to be exposed to sunlight – this includes sunlamps
Avoid skin products or cosmetics that can dry out your skin
If you need to use other medicines on your skin, such as benzoyl peroxide, during your treatment with ARAZLO, apply one in the morning and the other in the evening
Don’t use ARAZLO on your scalp, armpits, or areas where two parts of your skin touch
Remember that wind or cold weather may be more irritating when you’re using ARAZLO
Be sure to use ARAZLO exactly as your pharmacist or doctor tells you
Acne vulgaris – or “acne” for short – is a skin condition that often appears in areas like the face, chest, shoulders, and back. An acne lesion forms when a hair follicle (which is the gland that your hair grows from) becomes clogged or plugged. This plug is made up of surface skin, oil, and bacteria and forms either a whitehead or a blackhead, called “comedones” (cOm-e-dOh-neez).
Once the plug has formed, oil from the gland escapes into the nearby skin, causing the comedone to become inflamed. This inflammation can appear as:
- papules – solid, inflamed bumps that don’t have a pus-filled tip
- pustules – inflamed bumps with a white or yellow pus-filled tip
- cysts – large, pus-filled lesions that can be painful
Acne vulgaris – or “acne” for short – is a skin condition that often appears in areas like the face, chest, shoulders, and back. An acne lesion forms when a hair follicle (which is the gland that your hair grows from) becomes clogged or plugged. This plug is made up of surface skin, oil, and bacteria and forms either a whitehead or a blackhead, called “comedones” (cOm-e-dOh-neez).
Once the plug has formed, oil from the gland escapes into the nearby skin, causing the comedone to become inflamed. This inflammation can appear as:
- papules – solid, inflamed bumps that don’t have a pus-filled tip
- pustules – inflamed bumps with a white or yellow pus-filled tip
- cysts – large, pus-filled lesions that can be painful
ARAZLO is used by people 10 years of age and older to help treat acne. If you are under 12, it’s recommended that you only use ARAZLO on your face.
It’s not known exactly how ARAZLO works. Your acne should improve as you continue to use ARAZLO.
ARAZLO is used by people 10 years of age and older to help treat acne. If you are under 12, it’s recommended that you only use ARAZLO on your face.
It’s not known exactly how ARAZLO works. Your acne should improve as you continue to use ARAZLO.
ARAZLO is made of both “medicinal” and “non-medicinal” ingredients.
Medicinal ingredient:
- tazarotene (0.045%)
Non-medicinal ingredients (listed alphabetically):
- carbomer copolymer type B
- carbomer homopolymer type A
- diethyl sebacate
- edetate disodium dihydrate
- light mineral oil
- methylparaben
- propylparaben
- purified water
- sodium hydroxide
- sorbitan monooleate
- sorbitol solution 70%
ARAZLO does not contain any fragrance, colourant, or alcohol.
ARAZLO is made of both “medicinal” and “non-medicinal” ingredients.
Medicinal ingredient:- tazarotene (0.045%)
- carbomer copolymer type B
- carbomer homopolymer type A
- diethyl sebacate
- edetate disodium dihydrate
- light mineral oil
- methylparaben
- propylparaben
- purified water
- sodium hydroxide
- sorbitan monooleate
- sorbitol solution 70%
ARAZLO does not contain any fragrance, colourant, or alcohol.
Don’t use ARAZLO if you:
are allergic to other retinoic compounds or any ingredient found in ARAZLO
are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant
have a skin condition known as seborrheic dermatitis
If you have eczema or any other skin problems – such as sunburnt skin or skin irritation – talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using ARAZLO.
Don’t use ARAZLO if you:
are allergic to other retinoic compounds or any ingredient found in ARAZLO are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant have a skin condition known as seborrheic dermatitis If you have eczema or any other skin problems – such as sunburnt skin or skin irritation – talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using ARAZLO.
Apply ARAZLO to your skin using these 3 steps:
Don’t overdo it! Don’t use more than you need to cover the affected skin. Using too much ARAZLO may increase your risk of skin irritation.
If needed, use a moisturizer after applying ARAZLO – just be sure to let your skin dry between applications
When using on the face, do not use ARAZLO in your eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes. If you get ARAZLO in your eye, flush it with cold water.
If you think you, or a person you’re caring for, have applied too much ARAZLO, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre – even if there are no symptoms.
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Apply ARAZLO to your skin using these 3 steps:
Don’t overdo it! Don’t use more than you need to cover the affected skin. Using too much ARAZLO may increase your risk of skin irritation.
If needed, use a moisturizer after applying ARAZLO – just be sure to let your skin dry between applications
When using on the face, do not use ARAZLO in your eyes, nose, mouth, or other mucous membranes. If you get ARAZLO in your eye, flush it with cold water.
If you think you, or a person you’re caring for, have applied too much ARAZLO, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre – even if there are no symptoms.
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If you forget to apply ARAZLO, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for your next dose – don’t use extra to make up for the missed dose.
If you forget to apply ARAZLO, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for your next dose – don’t use extra to make up for the missed dose.
If you’re applying other medicines, such as benzoyl peroxide, during your treatment with ARAZLO, separate the applications by using one in the morning and the other in the evening.
Certain skin products or cosmetics that dry out your skin can also interact with ARAZLO. These include:
- products with high amounts of alcohol
- astringents
- spices
- lime peel
- medicated soaps or shampoos
- permanent wave solution
If you’re applying other medicines, such as benzoyl peroxide, during your treatment with ARAZLO, separate the applications by using one in the morning and the other in the evening.
Certain skin products or cosmetics that dry out your skin can also interact with ARAZLO. These include:
- products with high amounts of alcohol
- astringents
- spices
- lime peel
- medicated soaps or shampoos
- permanent wave solution
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you develop skin irritations while using ARAZLO. They may suggest that you:
use a moisturizer
decrease the number of times you apply ARAZLO
stop treatment with ARAZLO
Wind or cold weather may be more irritating when you’re using ARAZLO
Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you develop skin irritations while using ARAZLO. They may suggest that you:
use a moisturizer decrease the number of times you apply ARAZLO stop treatment with ARAZLO Wind or cold weather may be more irritating when you’re using ARAZLO
ARAZLO should be stored at room temperature, between 15ºC to 30ºC.
As with any medicine, be sure to store it somewhere safe that is out of reach and sight of children.
ARAZLO should be stored at room temperature, between 15ºC to 30ºC.
As with any medicine, be sure to store it somewhere safe that is out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects may happen when your skin is adapting to how ARAZLO works and are usually local effects (where ARAZLO is applied) on the skin.
Possible side effects may include:
- application site pain
- dryness
- peeling
- redness
- itching
- sensitivity to sunlight
- risk of sunburn
- back or joint pain
- painful menstrual periods
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you experience any effect not listed here or if one becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities.
Side effects may happen when your skin is adapting to how ARAZLO works and are usually local effects (where ARAZLO is applied) on the skin.
Possible side effects may include:
- application site pain
- dryness
- peeling
- redness
- itching
- sensitivity to sunlight
- risk of sunburn
- back or joint pain
- painful menstrual periods
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you experience any effect not listed here or if one becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities.
In some cases, you may experience a serious side effect. Follow these instructions if you do.
Skin irritation at the application side: red, sore or peeling skin; burning/stinging sensation; severe itching and/or dryness
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor IF SEVERE
Infections and infestations: viral and upper respiratory tract infection (symptoms include headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, fever)
Eosinophilia (increased numbers of certain white blood cells): abdominal pain; rash; weight loss; wheezing
Gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines): abdominal pain; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting
Bacterial vaginosis (too much bacteria in the vagina): pain; itching; burning in the vagina; vaginal discharge
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor IN ALL CASES
Hypersensitivity (allergic reaction): fever; skin rash; hives; itching; swelling; shortness of breath; wheezing; runny nose; itchy, watery eyes
STOP TAKING ARAZLO and get immediate medical help
In some cases, you may experience a serious side effect. Follow these instructions if you do.
Skin irritation at the application side: red, sore or peeling skin; burning/stinging sensation; severe itching and/or dryness
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor IF SEVERE
Infections and infestations: viral and upper respiratory tract infection (symptoms include headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, fever)
Eosinophilia (increased numbers of certain white blood cells): abdominal pain; rash; weight loss; wheezing
Gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines): abdominal pain; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting
Bacterial vaginosis (too much bacteria in the vagina): pain; itching; burning in the vagina; vaginal discharge
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor IN ALL CASES
Hypersensitivity (allergic reaction): fever; skin rash; hives; itching; swelling; shortness of breath; wheezing; runny nose; itchy, watery eyes
STOP TAKING ARAZLO and get immediate medical help
Skin care
ARAZLO can increase your chances of getting a sunburn.
- If you are going to be exposed to sunlight, you should wear sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and wear clothes that protect you from the sun – this includes sunlamps
- If you already have a sunburn, wait until it has healed before using ARAZLO
- Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you spend a lot of time in the sun or if you sunburn easily
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or if you think you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, talk to your pharmacist of doctor – ARAZLO may harm your unborn baby.
- If you are able to get pregnant, use an appropriate birth control method while you are using ARAZLO
- Start using ARAZLO when your period is normal to make sure you are not pregnant
- Before starting ARAZLO, you should confirm with your doctor that you are not pregnant. They may request a pregnancy test before you start treatment
- Stop using ARAZLO and tell your pharmacist or doctor right away if you become pregnant
Breastfeeding
Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are breastfeeding – together, you should decide if the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any possible harm to the baby.
- It is not known if it is safe to use ARAZLO and breastfeed
- If you breastfeed, do not apply ARAZLO to your nipples or areola (dark part around the nipple). This will help decrease direct exposure of ARAZLO to the baby
Interactions
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines you take – including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements, or alternative medicines.
- Drugs that make your sun more sensitive to the sun, such as thiazides (diuretics) and antibiotics (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, or sulfonamides) may interact with ARAZLO
ARAZLO can increase your chances of getting a sunburn.
- If you are going to be exposed to sunlight, you should wear sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 and wear clothes that protect you from the sun – this includes sunlamps
- If you already have a sunburn, wait until it has healed before using ARAZLO
- Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you spend a lot of time in the sun or if you sunburn easily
If you are pregnant or if you think you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, talk to your pharmacist of doctor – ARAZLO may harm your unborn baby.
- If you are able to get pregnant, use an appropriate birth control method while you are using ARAZLO
- Start using ARAZLO when your period is normal to make sure you are not pregnant
- Before starting ARAZLO, you should confirm with your doctor that you are not pregnant. They may request a pregnancy test before you start treatment
- Stop using ARAZLO and tell your pharmacist or doctor right away if you become pregnant
Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are breastfeeding – together, you should decide if the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any possible harm to the baby.
- It is not known if it is safe to use ARAZLO and breastfeed
- If you breastfeed, do not apply ARAZLO to your nipples or areola (dark part around the nipple). This will help decrease direct exposure of ARAZLO to the baby
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines you take – including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements, or alternative medicines.
- Drugs that make your sun more sensitive to the sun, such as thiazides (diuretics) and antibiotics (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, or sulfonamides) may interact with ARAZLO