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.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Liquid
  • Shampoo
  • Lotion
  • Solution
  • Cream
  • Gel/Jelly
  • Soap
  • Kit
  • Ointment
  • Bar
  • Foam
  • Emulsion
Before Using

DR601911

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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