Coal Tar

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Coal Tar
Brands

DEA Class; OTC

Common Brand Names; Fototar, Medotar, Oxipor VHC, Polytar Soap, Psorent, Psoriasin, Taraphilic

  • Keratolytic Agents

coal tar shampoo (OTC)

Brand and Other Names: Neutrogena T/Gel Original, DHS Tar, Doak Tar, Ionil T Plus, PC-Tar, Pentrax, Polytar Shampoo, TeraGel, Zetar
  • Classes: Keratolytic Agents

coal tar bath products (OTC)

Brand and Other Names: Balnetar, Cutar Emulsion, Doak Tar Oil
  • Classes: Keratolytic Agents

Keratolytic agent; elicits antiseptic & antibacterial properties

Indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Indicated for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

Indicated for active psoriatic arthritis

Indicated for active ankylosing spondylitis

Indicated for active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation

Hypersensitivity

  • Stinging/burning of skin
  • Desquamation
  • Folliculitis
  • Photosensitivity
  • Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining

Topical use only

Avoid contact with eyes

Avoid inflamed or broken skin

Avoid exposure to sunlight (coal tar photosensitizing)

Keep away from fire/flame (coal tar is flammable)

Pregnancy category: C

Lactation: Unknown

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs

Psoriasis & Seborrhea Dermatitis

Apply sparingly to affected area up to 4 times/day; decrease frequency to 2-3 times/week once improvement observed

Product content varies, check individual labeling

Scalp Psoriasis & Seborrhea

Apply to wet hair/scalp, lather for several minutes, then rinse thoroughly & repeat

Application frequency depends on severity (two times/week to qDay)

Psoriasis & Seborrhea Dermatitis

Add to bath water, soak for 5-20 minutes, then gently pat skin dry; use qDay for 3 days

 

topical cream

  • coal tar 10% solution (equivalent to 2% coal tar)

topical ointment

  • 2%

topical gel

  • 0.5% (Thera-Gel)
  • 2.9% (DHS)

topical lotion

  • coal tar 25% solution (equivalent to 5% coal tar)
  • coal tar 5% solution (equivalent to 1% coal tar)

soap

  • coal tar 2.5% solution (equivalent to 0.5% coal tar)

topical solution

  • coal tar 15% solution (equivalent to 2.3% coal tar)

shampoo

  • 1-5%

topical liquid

  • 1.5%
  • 2.5%

topical oil

  • 2.5%
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