Formulation:
Shampoo
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Manufacturer:
Stiefel Laboratories
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Alternate Names:Polytar AF Shampoo (coal tar)
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What is Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) used for? |
Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) is used to relieve itching, scaling, and flaking due to dandruff, scalp psoriasis, and excessively oily skin.
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When should Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) not be taken?
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Do not take Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) if you have acne or folliculitis, if you are sensitive to sunlight |
What precautions should I follow when taking Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) ?
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Before using Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone)?
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Keep out of reach of children. For external use only |
What are the side effects of Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone)?
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Most severe: Severe skin irritation, rash, sensitivity to light
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Most common: Irritation; allergic reaction (redness, itching, hives).
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Other: Photosensitivity
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How should I take Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) is for external use only. Apply a liberal amount of shampoo to wet scalp and massage for 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse. Repeat. Rinse again. Use twice weekly or as directed by your health care provider. Avoid contact with eyes. If medicine gets into the eyes, stop use, rinse thoroughly with water, and talk with your doctor. Talk with your doctor if condition worsens, does not improve, covers a large area of the body, or if irritation or allergic reaction occur. Do not use Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) around the rectum, genital, groin areas, or in combination with any other psoriasis medicine unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Avoid exposing the skin to sunlight for 24 hours after using Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. Do not use medicine more often than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone). If a dose is missed, apply it as soon as possible. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider.
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How should Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) be stored?
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Store Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone). If you have any questions about Polytar AF (coal tar/zinc pyrithone), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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