Soritar Cream Cream
Coal Tar
10%
UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 50 g tube |
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| Retail Price | 300 AED |
Indications
Soritar Cream Cream is used for:
Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Adult Dose
Topical
Apply a thin layer of Cream two or four times a day onto the affected areas, massage in gently and leave to dry
Decrease frequency to 2-3 times/week once improvement is observed
Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Application to inflamed or broken skin.
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Use with caution on the face, near eyes and mucous membranes.
Do not apply to genital or rectal areas.
Avoid use in patient with exacerbation of psoriasis.
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and sunlamps for at least 24-72 hr after application.
May stain clothes and hair. If undergoing Goeckerman treatment, all coal tar preparation should be removed from skin before exposure to radiation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Unknown
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Coal Tar :
Frequency Not Defined
Stinging/burning of skin
Desquamation
Folliculitis
Photosensitivity
Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining
Mechanism of Action
Coal tar has antipruritic, keratoplastic and keratolytic properties. It slows down excessive epidermal cell turnover and is often used topically either alone or in combination with other drugs (e.g. salicyclic acid, sulfur) in conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.
Note
Soritar Cream 10% Cream manufactured by UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Coal Tar. Soritar Cream is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Soritar Cream Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.