Coal Tar Extract/ Tar/ Cade Tar/Coal Tar / Arachis Oil / Oleyl Alcohol
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
What it is used for
Seborrhoea, dandruff, pruritus, psoriasis of the scalp and eczema Clinical selection for Coal Tar Extract/ Tar/ Cade Tar/Coal Tar / Arachis Oil / Oleyl Alcohol should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Obtain allergy and medication history. Adjust for renal/hepatic impairment, pregnancy, lactation, extremes of age and interacting drugs. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate duration. Monitor for expected class adverse effects.
Possible side effects
Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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