Formulation:
Shampoo – mild, Shampoo – regular, Soap
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Manufacturer:
Stiefel Laboratories
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Alternate Names:Polytar Mild Shampoo (coal tar), Polytar Regular Shampoo (coal tar), Polytar Soap (coal tar)
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What is Polytar (coal tar) used for? |
Polytar (coal tar) is used to relieve itching, scaling, and flaking due to dandruff, scalp psoriasis, and excessively oily skin.
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When should Polytar (coal tar) not be taken?
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Do not take Polytar (coal tar) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Polytar (coal tar) if you have acne or folliculitis, if you are sensitive to sunlight |
What precautions should I follow when taking Polytar (coal tar) ?
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Before using Polytar (coal tar), 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 (coal tar)?
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Keep Polytar (coal tar) out of the reach of children. For external use only |
What are the side effects of Polytar (coal tar)?
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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 (coal tar)?
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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 (coal tar) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Polytar (coal tar) 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 (coal tar) 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 (coal tar). 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 (coal tar). 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 (coal tar) be stored?
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Store Polytar (coal tar) at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Polytar (coal tar), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Polytar (coal tar) 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 (coal tar). If you have any questions about Polytar (coal tar), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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