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Coal Tar (Topical)

Brand Names : Estar, Fototar, Ionil T Plus, Lavatar, Medotar, Pentrax Anti-Dandruff Tar Shampoo, Psorigel, PsoriNail Topical Solution, Taraphilic, Tarbonis, Tarpaste `Doak', T/Derm Tar Emollient, Tegrin Lotion for Psoriasis, Tegrin Medicated Cream Shampoo, Tegrin Medicated Shampoo Concentrated Gel, Tegrin Medicated Shampoo Extra Conditioning Formula, Tegrin Medicated Shampoo Herbal Formula, Tegrin Medicated Shampoo Original Formula, Tegrin Medicated Soap for Psoriasis, Tegrin Skin Cream for Psoriasis, Tersa-Tar Soapless Tar Shampoo, T/Gel Therapeutic Conditioner, T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo, Theraplex T Shampoo, Zetar Emulsion, Zetar Medicated Antiseborrheic Shampoo, Balnetar, Denorex, Doak Oil, Doak Oil Forte, Liquor Carbonis Detergens, Pentrax Extra-Strength Therapeutic Tar Shampoo, Tar Doak, Tarpaste, Tersa-Tar Mild Therapeutic Shampoo with Protein and Conditioner, Tersa-Tar Therapeutic Shampoo, T-Gel, Zetar Shampoo, Alphosyl, Aquatar, Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath, Cutar Water Dispersible Emollient Tar, Denorex Extra Strength Medicated Shampoo, Denorex Extra Strength Medicated Shampoo with Conditioners, Denorex Medicated Shampoo, Denorex Medicated Shampoo and Conditioner, Denorex Mountain Fresh Herbal Scent Medicated Shampoo, DHS Tar Gel Shampoo, DHS Tar Shampoo, Doak Oil Forte Therapeutic Bath Treatment, Doak Oil Therapeutic Bath Treatment For All-Over Body Care, Doak Tar Lotion, Doak Tar Shampoo, Doctar Hair & Scalp Shampoo and Conditioner, Doctar Shampoo

Coal Tar | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Side Effects of This Medicine

In animal studies, coal tar has been shown to increase the chance of skin cancer.

    Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Check with your doctor as soon as possible if either of the following side effects occurs:

      Rare

        Skin irritation not present before use of this medicine; skin rash

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your health care professional if the following side effect continues or is bothersome:

    More common

      Stinging (mild) - especially for gel and solution dosage forms

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.


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