Texara Forte Cream

Texara Forte Cream is a prescription topical medicine that contains tazarotene in each tube, supplied by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. It belongs to the retinoid class and is used on the skin to help treat acne and plaque psoriasis, depending on your doctor’s assessment. Because Texara Forte Cream is the cream formulation of tazarotene, it is applied directly to the affected skin rather than taken by mouth.

How it works: Tazarotene works by normalizing skin cell growth and reducing the buildup that contributes to clogged pores and thick, scaly plaques. In Texara Forte Cream, the medication is delivered through a cream base that spreads over the skin and helps the active ingredient reach the treated area.

Texara Forte Cream is the cream form of tazarotene, which may feel less greasy than some other topical forms and can be chosen for patients who need a specific skin-tolerability profile. Compared with Texara Gel, the cream may be preferred when a clinician wants a cream-based vehicle for affected areas, but it is still a potent retinoid and is not meant for casual or over-the-counter use. Your doctor may choose Texara Forte Cream when a higher-strength tazarotene product is appropriate for your skin and treatment goals.

• Acne
• Plaque psoriasis
• Topical retinoid treatment under medical supervision
• Help reduce comedones and clogged pores
• Help lessen scaly psoriatic plaques

• Apply Texara Forte Cream exactly as prescribed to clean, dry skin.
• Use a thin layer only on the affected area; more cream does not work better.
• Avoid applying to broken, sunburned, or eczematous skin unless your doctor tells you to.
• Wash your hands after applying unless the hands are the treated area.
• Do not get the cream in your eyes, mouth, or inside the nose.
• Use sunscreen and limit excess sun exposure because tazarotene can increase sun sensitivity.

Each tube of Texara Forte Cream contains tazarotene at the labeled strength, and this is the amount your doctor is prescribing in this specific cream formulation. It is usually applied once daily in the evening, but the exact schedule, amount, and treatment duration must be set by your doctor. Do not apply more than prescribed, and do not increase frequency on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tazarotene may include:

• Skin dryness
• Redness
• Burning or stinging after application
• Peeling or scaling skin
• Itching
• Skin irritation, which may be more noticeable with this stronger tazarotene cream

• Do not use Texara Forte Cream if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant unless a clinician specifically directs it; tazarotene can harm an unborn baby.
• Use effective contraception if your prescriber advises it, especially if pregnancy is possible.
• Avoid waxing, harsh scrubs, abrasive cleansers, and alcohol-heavy skin products on treated areas.
• Tell your doctor if you have sensitive skin, eczema, sunburn, or open cuts where you plan to apply it.
• Limit sunlamp or tanning bed use, and use sun protection outdoors.
• Do not apply at the same time as other irritating acne or psoriasis products unless instructed.
• Be cautious when starting, since this strength may cause more irritation than lower-strength topical options.

• Other topical retinoids
• Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid products if used together without spacing or guidance
• Abrasive soaps, exfoliants, or alcohol-based skin products
• Other medicines that irritate or dry the skin, including sulfur or resorcinol-containing products

Store Texara Forte Cream at room temperature in the original strip/box of 10 tubes, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.