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Chemical Name: COAL TAR (kole-tar)
This medicine is a keratolytic used for relieving itching, irritation, redness, dryness, scaling, and flaking of the skin caused by psoriasis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you are using any other treatment for psoriasis, including ultraviolet radiation or a prescription medicine; or if you are using this medicine for psoriasis or seborrhea and you also have eczema. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a condition that makes you sensitive to light (eg, lupus, allergy to sunlight). Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. WASH your hands before using this medicine. SHAKE WELL before each use. Hold the canister upside down to dispense the medicine. APPLY the smallest amount necessary to cover the entire area with a thin layer as directed by your doctor. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. WASH your hands after using this medicine, unless your hands are part of the treated area. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 degrees F (49 degrees C). Do not store in the bathroom. Do not puncture, break, or burn the canister even if it appears to be empty. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT use 2 doses at once.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE IF you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine. AVOID GETTING THIS MEDICINE IN YOUR EYES, NOSE, OR MOUTH. If you get this medicine in your eyes, immediately wash them out with cool tap water. THIS MEDICINE MAY STAIN HAIR, SKIN, CONTACT LENSES, AND CLOTHING. DO NOT use any other medicine or special cleanser on your skin unless directed by your doctor. DO NOT use this medicine on open, raw, inflamed, or infected skin. DO NOT use this medicine in or around the genital area, groin, or rectum unless you doctor tells you otherwise. DO NOT use this medicine over a large area of your body without first talking to your doctor. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or use this medicine for a prolonged period of time without consulting your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time. DIFFERENT BRANDS OF THIS MEDICINE may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN on the package labeling. Follow the dosing instructions provided on the package labeling or by your doctor. If you are unsure of how to use this medicine on a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is flammable. DO NOT STORE OR USE near an open flame or while smoking. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU BECOME PREGNANT, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS FOUND in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using this medicine include itching, burning, tenderness, or redness, or sensitivity to sunlight. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience irritation. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions
IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. If you or someone you know may have taken this medicine by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room immediately.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets.
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