Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Tazarotene Topical inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Tazarotene Topical has lactose, gluten, soy, a dye or gelatin in it? The medicine is the same, but the fillers, coatings and colors differ from one company to the next. This page shows what each Tazarotene Topical product's FDA label lists, so you can find a version that leaves out what you avoid and ask your pharmacist for it by its NDC.

We have read the FDA labels of 18 of the 22 current Tazarotene Topical products on the market today, from 10 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 2 are still being read and will appear on a later visit. 2 labels have no inactive-ingredient list we could read, so those products cannot be compared.

Ask about your bottle

Is there something in your Tazarotene Topical? Ask in plain words.

Name the company, strength or the NDC on your bottle and the ingredient you avoid. The answer comes only from the FDA labels on this page.

Answers are drawn from the FDA label data on this page and checked against it. They are not medical advice: confirm with your pharmacist before relying on them.

The short answer

Which Tazarotene Topical products list lactose, a gluten source, soy, dyes or gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Benzyl alcohol 15 of 18 PEG or polysorbate 8 of 18 Sorbitol or mannitol 1 of 18

Find a version without it

Every current Tazarotene Topical product and what its label lists

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ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Almirall, LLC 4 products
0.05 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 16110-0915-30 Benzyl alcohol
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Benzyl alcohol, carbomer 1342, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), edetate disodium, GLYCERYL MONO- AND DICAPRYLOCAPRATE, mineral oil, sodium hydroxide, sodium thiosulfate, sorbitan monooleate, water
0.1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 16110-0916-30 Benzyl alcohol
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Benzyl alcohol, carbomer 1342, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), edetate disodium, GLYCERYL MONO- AND DICAPRYLOCAPRATE, mineral oil, sodium hydroxide, sodium thiosulfate, sorbitan monooleate, water
0.5 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 16110-0833-10 Benzyl alcohol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ASCORBIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 407, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POLYSORBATE 40, TROMETHAMINE, WATER
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 16110-0042-10 Benzyl alcohol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ASCORBIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 407, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POLYSORBATE 40, TROMETHAMINE, WATER
Bausch Health US, LLC 1 product
0.45 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 00187-2098-10 Sorbitol or mannitol
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CARBOMER COPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE A (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), DIETHYL SEBACATE, EDETATE DISODIUM, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITAN MONOOLEATE, SORBITOL, WATER
Bryant Ranch Prepack 2 products
0.5 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 72162-2420-03 Benzyl alcohol
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER COPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SORBITAN MONOOLEATE, WATER
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 72162-2202-03 Benzyl alcohol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ASCORBIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 407, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POLYSORBATE 40, TROMETHAMINE, WATER
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 products
0.5 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 00713-0765-31 Benzyl alcohol
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER COPOLYMER TYPE A (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SORBITAN MONOOLEATE, WATER
0.5 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 00713-0805-31 Benzyl alcohol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ASCORBIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 407, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POLYSORBATE 40, TROMETHAMINE, WATER
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 00713-0670-31 Still being read Not read yet
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 00713-0804-31 Benzyl alcohol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ASCORBIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 407, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POLYSORBATE 40, TROMETHAMINE, WATER
Mayne Pharma 2 products
1 mg/g inhalerNDC 51862-0295-10 None of these listed
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CETEARETH-12, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, POTASSIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, WATER
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 68308-0745-30 Still being read Not read yet
Mayne Pharma Inc. 1 product
1 mg/g inhalerNDC 68308-0685-50 None of these listed
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CETEARETH-12, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, POTASSIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, WATER
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd 3 products
0.5 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 45802-0706-94 Benzyl alcohol
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER COPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SORBITAN MONOOLEATE, WATER
0.5 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 45802-0436-01 Benzyl alcohol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ASCORBIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 407, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POLYSORBATE 40, TROMETHAMINE, WATER
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 45802-0442-01 Benzyl alcohol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ASCORBIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 407, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POLYSORBATE 40, TROMETHAMINE, WATER
Perfero Pharma, Inc. 1 product
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 87143-0200-30 Benzyl alcohol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
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ASCORBIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE, CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POLOXAMER 407, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400, POLYSORBATE 40, TROMETHAMINE, WATER
Solaris Pharma Corporation 2 products
0.5 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 73473-0309-10 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 73473-0310-10 No inactive-ingredient list on the label No list we could read
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. 2 products
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 51672-1374-02 Benzyl alcohol
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER COPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SORBITAN MONOOLEATE, WATER
1 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 51672-1373-02 Benzyl alcohol
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER COPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE B (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED), EDETATE DISODIUM, MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SORBITAN MONOOLEATE, WATER

A product with none of these listed is not certified to be without them: the label says what the manufacturer declared, and the source of a starch or a flavor is often not stated. The companies are the FDA's labelers, which include repackagers and distributors selling another company's product under their own label. The NDC opens the product's own page, with the full label and its inactive-ingredient notes.

Tazarotene Topical without benzyl alcohol

Benzyl alcohol: A preservative, mostly in injections and liquids; not for newborns. 15 of 18 checked products list benzyl alcohol; 3 do not.

Does not list benzyl alcohol

Lists benzyl alcohol

Tazarotene Topical without polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 8 of 18 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 10 do not.

Does not list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Lists polyethylene glycol or polysorbate

Tazarotene Topical without sorbitol or mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 1 of 18 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 17 do not.

Does not list sorbitol or mannitol

Lists sorbitol or mannitol

At the pharmacy counter

How to use this at the pharmacy counter

  1. Pick the company whose list suits you and copy the NDC from the table. Many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one if you ask before the prescription is filled; some buy from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check.
  2. Treat "does not list" as exactly that. The label is what the manufacturer declared; a flavor or a starch may have an unstated source, and lines change. For celiac disease or a serious allergy, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written statement about the lot you have.
  3. Check the bottle each refill. A different company usually means a different shape, color and inactive-ingredient list; the pharmacist can tell you who made it, and the two-NDC comparison shows the difference line by line.
  4. If you need one company's version kept constant, ask your prescriber to write that company or the NDC on the prescription and tell the pharmacy you need it held. Rules vary by state and plan, so confirm with the pharmacist.
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Common questions about Tazarotene Topical inactive ingredients

Is Tazarotene Topical gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Tazarotene Topical product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 18 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and none lists a starch without a stated source. If you have celiac disease, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written gluten statement for the lot you have.
Does Tazarotene Topical contain lactose?
No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists lactose on its label. People with a milk allergy or a strong intolerance often prefer a version that does not list it.
Does Tazarotene Topical contain soy?
No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists a soy ingredient (soybean oil or soy lecithin) on its label. Soy lecithin is the usual form and the amount is small, but people with a soy allergy often prefer a version that does not list it.
Is there a dye-free Tazarotene Topical?
No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant) on its label. Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Tazarotene Topical contain gelatin?
No checked Tazarotene Topical product lists gelatin on its label. Gelatin is usually bovine or porcine and the label rarely says which; for kosher, halal or vegetarian needs, ask the manufacturer.
Why do the inactive ingredients differ between manufacturers?
A generic must match the brand's active ingredient, strength, dose form and how it is absorbed; its fillers, binders, coatings and colorants are the manufacturer's own choice. That is why one Tazarotene Topical product can list lactose and a dye while another from a different company lists neither.
Can my pharmacy give me a specific manufacturer's version?
Often, if you ask before the prescription is filled: many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one. Some pharmacies buy a generic from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check. Give them the NDC from this page; the company name alone is often enough.
How current is this list?
The products are the ones in the FDA's current NDC directory as of October 6, 2026, and each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA label as our label sync last read it. Formulations change, so check the label on your own bottle and ask your pharmacist if a refill looks different.

Sources: the products are the finished Tazarotene Topical products in the FDA's current NDC directory (openFDA), as of October 6, 2026; each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA Structured Product Label via DailyMed, as our label sync last read it. The concern groups are HelloPharmacist's classification of the names the label declares. Educational information only, not medical advice; confirm with your pharmacist before relying on a list. ← Back to the Tazarotene Topical guide