if you are able to become pregnant take a pregnancy test within two weeks prior to beginning to use tazorac cream to be sure you are not pregnant. if you have menstrual periods begin taking tazorac cream during a normal menstrual period. these actions help assure that you are not pregnant when you begin use. if you become pregnant while using tazorac cream stop use and contact your doctor right away. read the directions on your prescription label carefully. ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you do not understand. cleanse the face gently. after the skin is dry apply a thin layer of tazorac cream once per day in the evening to the skin where acne lesions appear. use enough to cover the entire affected area. in acne the whole of the skin prone to acne should be treated. follow your doctor's directions for other routine skin care and the use of make-up. talk to your doctor about the use of sunscreens and cosmetics. wash your hands after applying the medicine. if the cream gets on areas you do not need to treat wash it off. keep tazorac cream away from your eyes eyelids and mouth. if it gets in your eyes wash them with large amounts of cool water. contact your doctor if eye irritation continues. if you miss a dose do not try to make it up. continue with your normal schedule. continue to use tazorac cream as directed by your doctor even though you may not begin to see improvement for at least four weeks. contact your doctor if your acne becomes worse.
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