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Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo

Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo is used for:

Relieving itching, flaking, irritation, redness, and scaling due to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis of the scalp. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo is a topical coal tar and salicylate combination. It works by causing the skin to swell, soften, and then slough or peel in areas where it is applied.

Do NOT use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo
• you are using prescription medicine or other treatments (eg, ultraviolet radiation therapy) to treat your condition, unless instructed by your doctor

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo:

Some medical conditions may interact with Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
• if you have liver or kidney problems, a skin infection, skin irritation, eczema, diabetes, or poor blood circulation

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo. Because little, if any, of Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo:

Use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Shake well before each use.
• Wet hair and shampoo for a full 5 minutes. Rinse and repeat. Be sure to wash your hands after each use.
• If you miss a dose of Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo.

Important safety information:

• Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo is for external use only. Avoid getting Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or on the genitals. If contact with your eyes occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not inhale the vapors of Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo.
• Overuse of topical products may worsen your condition.
• Do not use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo longer or more often than recommended by your doctor or on the package label.
• Check with your doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.
• Be sure to apply Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo only to the affected area and not to normal healthy skin.
• Do not use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo on skin that is irritated, infected, or reddened.
• Do not use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo on open skin wounds, moles, birthmarks, genital warts, warts on the face, or warts growing hair.
• Do not use any other medicines or drying products on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
• Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo contains a salicylate, which has been linked to Reye syndrome. Do not use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo on children or teenagers during or after chickenpox, flu, or other viral infections without checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• Use Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo during pregnancy. It is unknown if Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are using this medicine.

Possible side effects of Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include agitation; diarrhea; dizziness; loss of appetite; loss of hearing; mental disturbances; nausea; rapid or difficult breathing; ringing in the ears; seizures; sluggishness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Store Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.