Coal Tar and Salicylic Acid
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Tarsum? [OTC];X-Seb T? Pearl [OTC];X-Seb T? Plus [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Sebcur/T?
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.
- Salicylic acid works to soften and shed unwanted skin.
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).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Gel:
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin.
- Leave it on your skin for as long as your doctor told you to. Lather and then wash it off.
- Shampoo:
- Wet hair and scalp.
- Put on enough shampoo to make a lather.
- Lather well.
- Rinse and put on again.
- Rinse and dry hair.
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