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FDA approves Fabior (Allergan) for Acne vulgaris in 12 year olds and upwards
The FDA has approved the New Drug Application for Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1%, from Allergan, for the treatment of Acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. It is the only retinoid in a topical foam formulation approved for this indication in the US. The approval of tazarotene foam was based on two multi-centre, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled pivotal Phase III studies conducted in the US and Canada.