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. In a study using a variety of coal tar preparations total urinary poly aromatic hydrocarbons were significantly elevated in patients treated dermally for different forms of dermatoses. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight, sunlamps should not be used and deliberate or prolonged exposure of the scalp to sunlight should be avoided or minimised. This medicine contains fragrance with the following allergens: Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl ionone (3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one), Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal (Hexyl cinnamaldehyde), Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, d-Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Amyl cinnamal, Amylcinnamyl alcohol, Anisyl alcohol (Anise alcohol), Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl alcohol, Citral, Farnesol. Polytar Scalp Shampoo is an effective treatment for many common scalp conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Use of this medicine during pregnancy should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the foetus.The NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) site is only available to users in the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions. This medicine should be used with caution if the patient is also taking drugs known to be photosensitisers (e. Coal tar has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antipruritic, keratolytic, keratoplastic and vasoconstrictive effects.

Many of the hydrocarbons will be subject to extensive metabolic transformation by both oxidation and conjugation.Polytar is a medicated coal tar scalp shampoo for the treatment of scalp conditions such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, dandruff, scaling and itchiness.

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. If you experience irritation or any other unwanted effects ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Coal tar is foetotoxic and teratogenic at maternally toxic doses following dermal application, oral administration, or inhalation. 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.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. Coal tars are known to suppress DNA synthesis in hyperplasic skin, inhibiting mitotic activity and protein synthesis. 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. In addition to allergic reactions in sensitised patients, nonsensitised patients may become sensitised.

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. 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.