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Coal Tar and Salicylic Acid
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Patient Information
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(KOLE tar & sal i SIL ik AS id)

U.S. Brand Names
X-seb® T [OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Topical Skin Product


Use

Seborrheal dermatitis; dandruff


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

Use as shampoo twice weekly


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

May stain hair, skin, and fabrics; may discolor blonde, bleached, or tinted hair; if undue skin irritation develops or increases, discontinue and consult physician


Nursing Implications

Avoid contact with eyes; for external use only


Dosage Forms

Shampoo: Coal tar solution 10% and salicylic acid 4% (120 mL)


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