Avage and Tasmar

• Generic Name: tazarotene topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Avage, Fabior, Tazorac

Avage (for use on skin) is a compound similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and may improve the appearance and texture of skin.

The Avage brand of tazarotene cream is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles on the face, mottled light and dark skin patches on the face, and benign facial lentigines (non-cancerous freckles) in adults and adolescents who are at least 17 years old.

The Fabior and Tazorac brands of tazarotene topical are used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

Tazorac is also used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.

Avage may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tolcapone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Tasmar

Tasmar is used together with other medicines (carbidopa and levodopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. This medicine increases levels of levodopa in the body.

Tasmar is usually given to people who are already taking carbidopa and levodopa but have not had successful treatment of symptoms.

Tasmar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.