Drug Reference
Coal Tar
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Ala Seb TBalnetarBetatar GelCutarDHS Tar ShampooDenorex Therapeutic Reformulated Mar 2013Ionil TMG 217 PsoriasisMG217 Psoriasis Coal TarMedicaspOxipor VHCPsoriasinRevitaderm PsoriasisScyteraTarsum ReformulatedX-Seb T PearlX-Seb T Plus
Available as
100 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.0213 MG/MG0.0011 MG/MG · Topical Ointment23 MG/ML · Topical Solution25 MG/ML18 MG/ML60 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.05 MG/MG · Topical Gel400 MG/ML10 MG/ML50 MG/ML20 MG/ML200 MG/ML · Topical Solution43 MG/ML30 MG/ML50 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment25 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.02 MG/MG · Topical Gel20 MG/ML · Topical Cream10 MG/ML · Topical Cream400 MG/ML · Topical Solution70 MG/ML250 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use controls the symptom of: dandruff seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis
How to use / dosing
Directions for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor wet hair thoroughly massage shampoo into the scalp lather, leave on hair and scalp for several minutes. rinse and repeat
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only. Ask a doctor before using this product if condition covers a large area of the body. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water use caution in exposing skin to sunlight after applying this product. It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application. do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor. do not use this product with other forms of psoriasis therapy such as ultraviolet radiation or prescription drugs unless directed to do so by a doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- PSORIASIN GEL (COAL TAR TOPICAL GEL) GEL [KOBAYASHI HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL, INC.]
- PSORIASIN DEEP MOISTURIZING (COAL TAR) OINTMENT [KOBAYASHI HEALTHCARE INTERNATIONAL, INC.]
- MG217 PSORIASIS MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM (COAL TAR) OINTMENT [WISCONSIN PHARMACAL COMPANY]
- DHS TAR (COAL TAR) SHAMPOO [PERSON AND COVEY]
- DHS TAR GEL (COAL TAR) SHAMPOO [PERSON AND COVEY]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.