Coal Tar (Topical Route)

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Coal Tar (Topical Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

Betatar Gel
Cutar Emulsion
Denorex
DHS Tar
Doak Tar
Duplex T

Fototar
Ionil-T Plus
Medotar
MG 217
Neutrogena T/Derm
Neutrogena T/Gel

Canadian Brand Names

Estar
Liquor Carbonis Detergens
Psorigel

Spectro Tar Skin Wash
Tar Distillate

Description

Coal tar is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin disorders.

Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.

DR601911 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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