Arazlo
Arazlo
What is Arazlo?
Arazlo (tazarotene lotion 0.045%) is a prescription topical retinoid used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and children 9 years of age and older. It helps clear existing acne, prevent new breakouts, and improve overall skin texture by increasing skin cell turnover and reducing clogged pores.
Side Effects
- Severe skin itching, burning, redness, peeling, or pain
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blisters, swelling, rash, or red, scaly, crusty skin
Warnings
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Psoriasis should start to improve within 2 weeks. Acne may take 4 weeks or longer to start improving.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. You must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before you start using this medicine. Your doctor may tell you to start using the medicine during your menstrual period.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have eczema, other skin problems, sunburn, or a history of skin cancer.
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What is Arazlo ?
Arazlo (tazarotene lotion 0.045%) is a prescription topical retinoid used to treat acne vulgaris in adults and children 9 years of age and older. It helps clear existing acne, prevent new breakouts, and improve overall skin texture by increasing skin cell turnover and reducing clogged pores.
- Severe skin itching, burning, redness, peeling, or pain
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blisters, swelling, rash, or red, scaly, crusty skin
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Psoriasis should start to improve within 2 weeks. Acne may take 4 weeks or longer to start improving.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. You must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before you start using this medicine. Your doctor may tell you to start using the medicine during your menstrual period.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have eczema, other skin problems, sunburn, or a history of skin cancer.
- Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.
- This medicine makes your skin more sensitive to irritation and more likely to burn. Avoid exposing your skin to wind, cold weather, and sunlight, even on cloudy days. Do not use a sunlamp or tanning bed. Use a sunscreen or sunblock lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 on a regular basis. Wear protective clothing when you are outside.
Arazlo Coupons & Prices
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Looking for an Arazlo coupon? Arazlo (tazarotene 0.045% lotion) is a prescription topical retinoid for acne, and it can be expensive at the pharmacy — especially without insurance. Arazlo is currently sold as a brand-name product only, and with an Rx.com cash coupon you may pay less than the pharmacy's usual cash price. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you, then show the coupon at the counter. It is free to use, with no membership or insurance required.
What is Arazlo and how does it work?
Arazlo is a brand-name topical retinoid — a vitamin A derivative — whose active ingredient is tazarotene. The lotion form (tazarotene 0.045%) is FDA-approved to treat acne vulgaris in patients 9 years of age and older. It is applied as a thin layer to the affected skin once daily. Retinoids like tazarotene help clear acne by promoting normal skin cell turnover and keeping pores from becoming clogged.
Tazarotene comes in several formulations. Arazlo lotion is specifically indicated only for acne. Other tazarotene products, such as Tazorac, are also FDA-approved for plaque psoriasis, and tazarotene is used off-label for photoaging in some cases — but those uses are not what Arazlo lotion is approved for. This is general information, not medical advice; your dermatologist or provider can tell you whether Arazlo is right for your skin.
Arazlo cost: manufacturer savings card vs. Rx.com cash coupon
There are two main ways to lower the price of Arazlo, and they work in different situations. The manufacturer, Bausch Health, offers an official Arazlo savings program on the brand's own website. Manufacturer copay cards like this are generally limited to people with commercial (private) insurance — they typically cannot be used if you are uninsured or covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or another government program — and the exact terms and eligibility vary, so read the fine print.
An Rx.com cash coupon works differently: it is a cash-price discount that anyone can use, including people who are uninsured, on Medicare, or whose manufacturer card was declined. You do not use it together with insurance — you present it as the cash price instead. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Arazlo price at nearby pharmacies. Bausch Health also runs a patient assistance program (through its official patient-assistance resources) that may help qualifying patients who cannot afford their medication; eligibility rules apply.
Note on generics: as of 2026 there is no substitutable generic version of Arazlo (tazarotene 0.045% lotion) available at retail — it is sold as a brand-name product only. The FDA approved a generic application in July 2025, but that product has not yet launched, so your pharmacist cannot fill an interchangeable generic of Arazlo lotion today. Generic "tazarotene" you may hear about in gel or cream form (0.05% or 0.1%) is a different strength and formulation — essentially generic Tazorac, not Arazlo — and is not an interchangeable substitute for Arazlo lotion. Because that can change, enter your ZIP above to see the current options and cash price at pharmacies near you.
Arazlo alternatives and related acne treatments
Arazlo is one of several topical retinoids and acne products. Your provider may consider alternatives based on your skin, how you tolerate the medication, and cost. Related options include:
- Tazorac — another tazarotene product, also approved for plaque psoriasis
- Differin (adapalene) — a retinoid available over the counter and by prescription
- Retin-A and tretinoin — another common prescription retinoid family
- Epiduo — a combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
These medicines are not interchangeable, and the right choice depends on your diagnosis and how your skin responds. Only your prescriber can decide which is appropriate for you — but you can compare cash prices for any of them on Rx.com by entering your ZIP.
Arazlo safety and side effects
Arazlo has no boxed warning, but there are important safety points. Tazarotene is a teratogen — it can harm an unborn baby — and it is contraindicated in pregnancy. Females of reproductive potential should have a negative pregnancy test before starting and use effective birth control during treatment. The most common side effects are local skin reactions: dryness, redness, peeling, itching, and burning or stinging, especially early in treatment. These often ease as your skin adjusts.
Arazlo can also make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so avoid excessive sun and UV exposure and use sunscreen. Use caution on sunburned skin or if you have eczema, and take care in extreme weather like wind or cold. Do not apply it to your eyes, mouth, the creases of your nose, or other mucous membranes. This is a brief summary, not a complete list — read the medication guide and talk with your provider or pharmacist about your full medical history before starting Arazlo.
This Arazlo information was written and reviewed against authoritative U.S. medical sources — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine), DailyMed, and FDA prescribing information — and checked for accuracy. It is provided for education and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Reviewed against FDA labeling · Last reviewed July 2026
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