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PC-TAR

Dosage form: shampoo
Ingredients: COAL TAR 1.77441g in 177.441mL
Labeler: Geritrex LLC
NDC code: 54162-200

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 26, 2023.

PC-TAR

Active Ingredient:
Coal Tar 1%

Purpose:

Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis

Intended Uses:

To provide temporary relief to itchy, dry, and/or flaky scalp conditions

Directions:

Shake well before using

Wet hair and scalp thoroughly

Massage shampoo into hair and scalp and work into a rich lather

Leave shampoo on hair for several minutes

Rinse and repeat

Rinse thoroughly with water

Warnings:

If condition covers a large part of the body, consult a physician before using this product
When using this shampoo protect the treated area from direct sunlight. It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after using this product.
In rare instances hair discoloration may occur to gray, blonde, bleached, or tinted hair. 
Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a physician.
If improvement does not occur, or condition worsens after regular use or as directed, consult a physician

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

In case of accidental ingestion, seek prompt medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. 
Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.  

Inactive Ingredients:

Purified water, Cocamide DEA, Polysorbate 20 & 80, Cocamphocarboxy Glyceride, EDTA, Fragrance, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PEG-75 Lanolin, Hexeylene Glycol, Sodium Polnapthalene Sulfonate, 0.5% Parachlorometaxylenol (antimicrobial preservative)

For Questions, Comments, or Information
Call 1-800-736-3437 

PC-TAR 
coal tar shampoo
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54162-200
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
COAL TAR (COAL TAR) COAL TAR1.77441 g  in 177.441 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
WATER 
COCAMIDE 
POLYSORBATE 20 
POLYSORBATE 80 
EDETIC ACID 
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE 
PEG-75 LANOLIN 
HEXYLENE GLYCOL 
NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID (MIXED ISOMERS) 
CHLOROXYLENOL 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:54162-200-06177.441 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart358H07/31/2015
Labeler - Geritrex LLC (112796248)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Geritrex LLC112796248manufacture(54162-200)

 
Geritrex LLC

Further information

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