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Coal Tar Cream, Gel, and Ointment

Generic name: Coal Tar Cream, Gel, and Ointment (kohl tar)
Brand names: Fototar, Medotar
Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 20, 2024.

Uses of Coal Tar Cream, Gel, and Ointment:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Coal Tar Cream, Gel, and Ointment?

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take coal tar cream, gel, and ointment with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Coal Tar Cream, Gel, and Ointment?

How is this medicine (Coal Tar Cream, Gel, and Ointment) best taken?

Use coal tar cream, gel, and ointment as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

prednisone, methotrexate, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone topical, ketoconazole topical, Humira, cyclosporine, Decadron, adalimumab, Remicade

What are some other side effects of Coal Tar Cream, Gel, and Ointment?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Coal Tar Cream, Gel, and Ointment?

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