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Coal tar
Coal tar is a medicine in the class miscellaneous. It is used for scalp psoriasis.
- Classe médicamenteuse: Miscellaneous
- Indications: scalp psoriasis
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L'essentiel
- Classe médicamenteuse
- Miscellaneous
- Formes courantes
- gel, pommade, lotion, solution, crème
- Dosages courants
- 5 mg/ml, 10 mg/ml, 3%
- Noms commerciaux
- 33
- Pays et marchés
- 1
Indications
Mécanisme d'action
Keratolytic agent; elicits antiseptic & antibacterial properties
Posologie adulte habituelle (résumé de la notice)
Apply to wet hair/scalp, lather for several minutes, then rinse thoroughly & repeat
Grossesse et allaitement
- Grossesse
- Unknown Topical; some components are absorbed through skin. Animal data raise concern but no human birth defects are reported. Avoid in the 1st trimester where possible; later use small areas or low-strength products such as shampoos.
- Allaitement
- Unknown In one mother only traces of a coal tar breakdown product reached milk, but her infant absorbed coal tar, probably through skin contact. LactMed: other treatments are preferred; if used, treat the smallest area, never the breast, and keep the infant's skin away from treated areas.
Effets indésirables signalés
- Stinging
- Desquamation
- Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining
Précautions particulières
- Keep away from fire/flame (coal tar is flammable)
Informez votre pharmacien ou votre médecin en cas de grossesse ou d'allaitement, de maladie rénale ou hépatique, d'allergies, ainsi que de tout autre médicament ou complément que vous prenez.
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Questions fréquentes
What is Coal tar used for?
Coal tar is a medicine in the class miscellaneous. It is used for Scalp psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis.
What side effects have been reported with Coal tar?
Stinging, Desquamation, Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining.
Can Coal tar be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Unknown. Topical; some components are absorbed through skin. Animal data raise concern but no human birth defects are reported. Avoid in the 1st trimester where possible; later use small areas or low-strength products such as shampoos. Breastfeeding: Unknown. In one mother only traces of a coal tar breakdown product reached milk, but her infant absorbed coal tar, probably through skin contact. LactMed: other treatments are preferred; if used, treat the smallest area, never the breast, and keep the infant's skin away from treated areas.
What does Coal tar interact with?
MediHelp does not list a checked interaction for Coal tar yet. Always tell your pharmacist about every medicine you take.
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