Coal tar preparations (Formulary: Dermatology)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

Refer also to Preparations for eczema and psoriasis

Supplementary notes

COAL TAR WITH COCONUT OIL AND SALICYLIC ACID

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

ShampooOTC (Capasal®) (coconut oil 1%, salicylic acid 0·5%, coal tar 1%)

Dosage:

Seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis, scaling and itching: use 3 times weekly.

Editorial Information

Document Id: F139