Description and Brand Names

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US Brand Name

  1. Betatar Gel
  2. Cutar Emulsion
  3. Denorex
  4. DHS Tar
  5. Doak Tar
  6. Duplex T
  7. Fototar
  8. Ionil-T Plus
  9. Medotar
  10. MG 217
  11. Neutrogena TDerm
  12. Neutrogena TGel

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Estar
  2. Liquor Carbonis Detergens
  3. Psorigel
  4. Spectro Tar Skin Wash
  5. Tar Distillate

Descriptions


Coal tar is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin disorders.

Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Shampoo
  • Foam
  • Ointment
  • Liquid
  • Solution
  • Gel/Jelly
  • Lotion

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2022

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