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Quick facts
- How it is given
- topical
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- amazon basics therapeutic tar gel anti-dandruff Extra Strength Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis
- RxNorm ID
- 309402
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is for
Purpose Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis
What it is used to treat
Use controls the symptom of: dandruff seborrheic dermatitis psoriasis
Warnings
Warnings For external use only. Ask a doctor before using this product if condition covers a large area of the body. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water use caution in exposing skin to sunlight after applying this product. It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application. do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor. do not use this product with other forms of psoriasis therapy such as ultraviolet radiation or prescription drugs unless directed to do so by a doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before using this product if condition covers a large area of the body.
When using this medicine
When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water use caution in exposing skin to sunlight after applying this product. It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application. do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor. do not use this product with other forms of psoriasis therapy such as ultraviolet radiation or prescription drugs unless directed to do so by a doctor.
Stop use and see a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.
Storing it safely
Other information store away from direct sunlight in rare instances, discoloration of gray, blonde, bleached or tinted hair may occur
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Solubilized Coal Tar Extract 5.00% (Coal Tar, 1.00%)
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamide MEA, laureth-4, polysorbate 20, bis-hydroxyethyl dihydroxypropyl stearammonium chloride, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, disodium edta, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, fragrance, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, red 40, blue 1, yellow 5, yellow 6.
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This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 9 May 2024. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.