Diclofenac and Misoprostol Delayed Release and Tazarotene

• Generic Name: diclofenac / misoprostol
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Arthrotec

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are reduced by NSAIDs.

Diclofenac and misoprostol is a combination medicine used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in people at high risk for developing stomach or intestinal ulcers.

Diclofenac and misoprostol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tazarotene topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Avage, Fabior, Tazorac

Treatment of stable plaque psoriasis with ≤20% body surface area involvement.

Combination therapy with a mid-or high-potency topical corticosteroid more effective than either agent alone.

0.1% cream or gel more effective in improving psoriasis manifestations; 0.05% cream or gel associated with less local irritation.

Treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris.

Efficacy in patients resistant to oral antibiotics or previously treated with other retinoids not established.

Palliative therapy to improve dermatologic changes (e.g., fine wrinkling, mottled hypo- or hyperpigmentation, benign lentigines) associated with photodamage.

Use as an adjunct to a comprehensive skin care plan and sun avoidance program. (See Administration under Dosage and Administration.)

Does not eliminate or prevent wrinkles, repair photodamaged skin, reverse photoaging, or restore youthful or younger dermal histologic pattern. No mitigating effects on severe manifestations of chronic sunlight exposure (e.g., coarse/deep wrinkling, tactile roughness, telangiectasia, skin laxity, keratinocytic atypia, melanocytic atypia, dermal elastosis) demonstrated.

Safety and efficacy not established for use in nonwhite (e.g., Asian, Hispanic) patients or Fitzpatrick skin types V and VI.