Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin transdermal and Tazorac

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xulane, Ortho Evra

Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin transdermal (skin patch) is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Tazorac (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.

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