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Pronunciation |
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(KOLE
tar) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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AquaTar®[OTC]; Denorex®[OTC];
DHS® Tar [OTC]; Duplex® T [OTC]; Estar®[OTC];
Fototar®[OTC]; Neutrogena® T/Derm; Oxipor® VHC [OTC];
Pentrax®[OTC]; Polytar®[OTC]; psoriGel®[OTC];
T/Gel®[OTC]; Zetar®[OTC] |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Synonyms |
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Crude Coal Tar; LCD; Pix Carbonis |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Topical Skin Product |
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Use |
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Topically for controlling dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, or
psoriasis |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Dermatologic: Dermatitis, folliculitis |
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Usual Dosage |
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Bath: Add appropriate amount to bath water, for adults usually 60-90 mL of a
5% to 20% solution or 15-25 mL of 30% lotion; soak 5-20 minutes, then pat dry;
use once daily to 3 days
Shampoo: Rub shampoo onto wet hair and scalp, rinse thoroughly; repeat; leave
on 5 minutes; rinse thoroughly; apply twice weekly for the first 2 weeks then
once weekly or more often if needed
Skin: Apply to the affected area 1-4 times/day; decrease frequency to 2-3
times/week once condition has been controlled
Scalp psoriasis: Tar oil bath or coal tar solution may be painted sparingly
to the lesions 3-12 hours before each shampoo
Psoriasis of the body, arms, legs: Apply at bedtime; if thick scales are
present, use product with salicylic acid and apply several times during the day
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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Avoid contact with eyes, genital, or rectal area; coal tar preparations
frequently stain the skin and hair; avoid exposure to direct
sunlight |
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Nursing
Implications |
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For external use only |
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Dosage Forms |
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Cream: 1% to 5%
Gel: Coal tar 5%
Lotion: 2.5% to 30%
Lotion: 2%; 5%; 25%
Shampoo: Coal tar extract 2% with salicylic acid 2% (60 mL)
Shampoo, topical: Coal tar: 0.5% to 5%
Solution:
Coal tar: 2.5%, 5%, 20%
Coal tar extract: 5%
Suspension, coal tar: 30% to 33.3%
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