Coal tar and salicylic acid ointment

Coal tar topical Generic name: coal tar topical [ KOL-TAR-TOP-ik-al] Brand names: MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T/Gel, Oxipor VHC, Psoriasin, Scytera, Tarsum, Tegrin Medicated, Theraplex T, Coal Tar, Zetar, G-TAR, Zeprime Tar Emulsion, Ionil T Plus, Pentrax, Denorex, Estar, Betatar Gel, Fototar, Doak Tar, Therapeutic, Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength, Denorex Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner, Denorex Dry Scalp, MG217 Psoriasis, Doak Tar Oil, Neutrogena T/Derm, Pentrax Gold, T/Gel Conditioner, Tegrin Medicated Soap, Psorigel, Polytar, Doctar, Cutar, Reme-T, Tera Gel, Exorex, Polytar Mild, Psoriderm, Clinitar, Alphosyl, Alphosyl 2 in 1, Carbo-Dome, Coal Tar Strong, Doak Oil Forte, Amcal Anti Itch Bath Solution, Hamilton Formicare Skin Wash, Apha Keri Tar, Neutrogena T-Gel Conditioner, Orion Coal Tar, Linotar, Exorex Penetrating Emulsion Psoriasis Medication, Apha Keri Tar Gel, Linotar Gel 2, Linotar Gel 3, Eczema Cream, Pinetarsol Tar, PC Tar, Anti-Dandruff, Psoriasin Advanced Treatment, Psoriatar, Medicasp Dosage forms: topical cream (1.25%; 2%), topical foam (2%), topical gel (1.25%), topical lotion (1.5%; 1%; 5%), topical oil (2.5%; 5%), topical ointment (2%), topical shampoo (0.5%; 1%; 12.5%; 2%; 3%; 5%), topical soap (5%), topical solution (20%) Drug class: • • • • • • Before taking this medicine You should not use coal tar topical if you are allergic to coal tar. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical condition...

Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Young children may be at increased risk of unwanted effects because of increased absorption of salicylic acid through the skin. Medicines containing salicylic acid should not be applied to large areas of the body or used for long periods of time in infants and children. Geriatric Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of salicylic acid, sulfur, and coal tar combination medicine in the elderly with use in other age groups. Breastfeeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Drug Interactions Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other preca...

Keep this medicine away from the eyes. If you should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Before using this medicine, wet the hair and scalp with lukewarm water. Then apply a generous amount to the scalp and work up a rich lather. Rub the lather into the scalp for 5 minutes, then rinse. Apply the medicine again and rinse thoroughly. Immediately after using this medicine, wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis of the scalp: • For cream shampoo and lotion shampoo dosage forms: • Adults and children—Use on the scalp one or two times a week. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moi...

After applying coal tar, protect the treated area from direct sunlight and do not use a sunlamp for 72 hours, unless otherwise directed by your doctor, since a severe reaction may occur. Also, make sure you have removed all the coal tar medicine from your skin before you go back into direct sunlight or use a sunlamp. Do not apply this medicine to infected, blistered, raw, or oozing areas of the skin. Keep this medicine away from the eyes. If you should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water at once. To use the cream or ointment form of this medicine: • Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area, and rub in gently. To use the gel form of this medicine: • Apply enough gel to cover the affected area, and rub in gently. Allow the gel to remain on the affected area for 5 minutes, then remove excess gel by patting with a clean tissue. To use the shampoo form of this medicine: • Wet the scalp and hair with lukewarm water. Apply a generous amount of shampoo and rub into the scalp, then rinse. Apply the shampoo again, working up a rich lather, and allow to remain on the scalp for 5 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly. To use the nonshampoo liquid form of this medicine: • Some of these preparations are to be applied directly to dry or wet skin, some are to be added to lukewarm bath water, and some may be applied directly to dry or wet skin or added to lukewarm bath water. Make sure you know exactly how you should use this medicine. If you have any ques...

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