Balnetar?

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Balnetar? [OTC];Betatar Gel? [OTC];Cutar? [OTC];Denorex? Therapeutic Protection 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner [OTC];Denorex? Therapeutic Protection [OTC];DHS? Tar [OTC];DHST Tar Gel [OTC];Exorex? Penetrating Emulsion #2 [OTC];Exorex? Penetrating Emulsion [OTC];ionil-T? Plus [OTC];ionil-T? [OTC];MG217? Medicated Tar Extra Strength [OTC];MG217? Medicated Tar Intensive Strength [OTC];MG217? Medicated Tar [OTC];Neutrogena? T/Gel? Extra Strength [OTC];Neutrogena? T/Gel? Stubborn Itch Control [OTC];Neutrogena? T/Gel? [OTC];Oxipor? VHC [OTC];Pentrax? [OTC];ScyteraT [OTC];Tera-GelT [OTC];Thera-Gel [OTC];Zetar? [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada: Doak Oil Forte [OTC];Doak Oil [OTC];Emorex Gel [OTC];Neuotrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo [OTC];Odans Liquor Carbonis Detergens [OTC];Pentrax Gold Shampoo [OTC];Pentrax Tar Shampoo [OTC];Psoriasin [OTC];T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo Extra Strength [OTC];Targel? [OTC];Tersa Tar Shp [OTC]

Uses

It is used to treat dandruff.
It is used to treat psoriasis.
It is used to control seborrheic dermatitis.
Coal tar gets in the way of skin growth.
It helps swelling.

Dosing

How to take
All products:
Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
Bath oil:
Add to bath water.
Soak for as long as you were told by your doctor, then pat dry.
Gel:
Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
Leave it on your skin for as long as you were told, then pat with a clean tissue.
Lotion, solution:
Follow how to use as you have been told by your doctor or read the package insert.
Ointment:
Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
Shampoo:
Wet hair and scalp.
Put on enough shampoo to make a lather.
Lather well.
Rinse and put on again, lather, and leave on for 5 minutes.
Rinse and dry hair.

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