coal tar (Tegrin, Estar, Balnetar, Zetar, Pentrax, Sebutone, LCD, Pix Carbonis, Fototar)

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Introduction

Shampoo. Tradenames: Tegrin, Pentrax, Polytar

Gel: Tradename: Estar. Coal tar extract bath: Tradenames: Balnetar, Zetar.

Indications

Shampoo

Gel

Coal tar extract bath

Contraindications

Caution:

pregnancy-category: ?

safety in lactation: ?

Dosage

Shampoo

  • apply shampoo daily
  • alternative instructions:
    • massage small amount into wet hair
    • rinse
    • apply a second time & leave for 5-10 minutes
    • rinse thoroughly
    • use at least twice weekly

Gel

  • apply to affected area QD-QID

Coal tar extract bath

  • 1-3 capfuls in bath
  • soak for 10-20 minutes

Shampoo: 0.43% & 0.5% coal tar.

Gel: 5%. 3 oz.

Solution: (Carbonis detergens, LCD):

Adverse effects

Shampoo

Gel

safe; no increased risk of cancer[4]

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Additional terms

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References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  3. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  4. 4.0 4.1 Roelofzen JHJ et al. No increased risk of cancer after coal tar treatment in patients with psoriasis or eczema. J Invest Dermatol 2010 Apr; 130:953 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20016499
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