Coal Tar
Overview
Coal Tar is the principal by-product of the destructive distillation of bituminous coal, is an exceedingly complex mixture containing about 10,000 compounds. These include naphthalene, benzene, xylene, toulene, phenol, cresol, other aromatic compounds, ammonia and peroxides. It acts as a local irritant and mainly effective in the treatment of skin infections such as psoriasis, dermatitis etc.
Categories
- 13 Dermatological drugs (topical)
- 13.5 Drugs affecting cell differentiation and proliferation
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Coal Tar's dosage details are as follows:
Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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0.1 to 4 % | 2 (2.05) | As recommended. | Topical | Twice to Thrice per week, for 3-Weeks |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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0.1 % | 0.1 (0.1) | As recommended. | Topical | Twice to Thrice per week, for 3-Weeks |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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0.1 % | 0.1 (0.1) | As recommended. | Topical | Twice to Thrice per week, for 3-Weeks |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Coal Tar
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