Polytar Scalp Shampoo , Treats Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, Eczema, and Dandruff, Soothes Itchy, Scaly Scalps, Contains Coal Tar, 150ml ( Pack of 1)

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Many of the hydrocarbons will be subject to extensive metabolic transformation by both oxidation and conjugation. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are taking any prescribed medicines particularly ones that may make you more sensitive to sunlight such as thiazides (water tablets), some antibiotics (e. High dose administration of coal tar to laboratory animals is carcinogenic However, epidemiological evidence that includes prospective and retrospective studies in thousands of patients receiving coal tar therapy followed for more than 40 years do not suggest a potential increased risk of skin or systemic cancer. Alopecia, dermatitis, hair colour changes, abnormal hair texture, photosensitivity reaction, skin irritation (including dry skin, erythema, and skin burning sensation).

Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions. Also contains: Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium phosphate dehydrate, Citric Acid Monohydrate Benzyl Alcohol, Macrogol 150 Distearate, Hexylene Glycol, Oleyl Alcohol, Polyquaternuim 10, Fruiter Timotei Fragrance, Purified Water.Topical and oral administration of high doses of coal tar to laboratory animals induces DNA adduct formation. Coal tar is foetotoxic and teratogenic at maternally toxic doses following dermal application, oral administration, or inhalation. The potential for systemic absorption of coal tar from this medicine, containing 4% Coal Tar Solution BP, when used as wash-off shampoo is extremely low.

Taking both of these shampoo applications into consideration, the total leave on time for the shampoo should be 3-5 minutes.Polytar Scalp Shampoo is used to treat scalp conditions such as psoriasis (thickened patches of inflamed, red skin, often covered by silvery scales), seborrhoeic dermatitis (red, scaly, itchy scalp), eczema (itchy skin rash), itchiness and scaling due to these conditions and dandruff.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy. com/hair/hair-treatments/medicated-hair-treatments/polytarscalp-shampoo150ml/p/816301" on this server. Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience eye irritation, unusual hair loss or thinning, eczema (itchy skin rash), hair colour changes, abnormal hair texture, sensitivity to sunlight, skin irritation (skin may be dry, red or itchy, you may feel a burning sensation on the skin) or skin pain, rash or swelling at the application site. In addition to allergic reactions in sensitised patients, nonsensitised patients may become sensitised.The NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) site is only available to users in the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories. This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. This is of significance in the management of psoriasis and other dermatoses associated with increased cell replication, such as dandruff. It is not known whether the topical application of coal tar preparations could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable amounts in breast milk.

Coal tar preparations have been used, for many years, when recommended by a doctor to treat children however, there is very little documented clinical data in this patient population. Coal tars are known to suppress DNA synthesis in hyperplasic skin, inhibiting mitotic activity and protein synthesis. This medicine should be used with caution if the patient is also taking drugs known to be photosensitisers (e.Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. It is a thick oil with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-itch properties that works to cleanse and soothe the scalp to help reduce scales and itchiness. If you experience irritation or any other unwanted effects ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Coal tar preparations may cause irritancy, therefore contact with sensitive areas, such as broken or very inflamed skin, should be avoided. The highest levels absorbed depend largely on the body surface area treated and on the duration of exposure.