Polytar Scalp Shampoo , Treats Psoriasis, Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, Eczema, and Dandruff, Soothes Itchy, Scaly Scalps, Contains Coal Tar, 150ml ( Pack of 1)

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It is a thick oil with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-itch properties that works to cleanse and soothe the scalp to help reduce scales and itchiness. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions. If you experience irritation or any other unwanted effects ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Coal tar has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antipruritic, keratolytic, keratoplastic and vasoconstrictive effects.

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. The highest levels absorbed depend largely on the body surface area treated and on the duration of exposure.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. Alopecia, dermatitis, hair colour changes, abnormal hair texture, photosensitivity reaction, skin irritation (including dry skin, erythema, and skin burning sensation). Watch our animation to find out the science behind how Polytar works and how you could incorporate it into your scalp care routine. com/hair/hair-treatments/medicated-hair-treatments/polytarscalp-shampoo150ml/p/816301" on this server.

Topical and oral administration of high doses of coal tar to laboratory animals induces DNA adduct formation. Polytar Scalp Shampoo is an effective treatment for many common scalp conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.This is of significance in the management of psoriasis and other dermatoses associated with increased cell replication, such as dandruff. Polytar Scalp Shampoo contains the active ingredient coal tar, a thick oil with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-itch properties. Coal tar is foetotoxic and teratogenic at maternally toxic doses following dermal application, oral administration, or inhalation. This medicine should be used with caution if the patient is also taking drugs known to be photosensitisers (e. Use of this medicine during pregnancy should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the foetus.

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. Tar preparations have been used extensively for over 50 years in the management of various skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and other dermatoses. Frequencies are defined as: very common (≥1/10), common (≥1/100 and <1/10), uncommon (≥1/1,000 and <1/100), rare (≥1/10,000 and <1/1,000), very rare (<1/10,000), including isolated reports and Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. 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 addition to allergic reactions in sensitised patients, nonsensitised patients may become sensitised.

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. Many of the hydrocarbons will be subject to extensive metabolic transformation by both oxidation and conjugation. g. thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, sulfonamides) because of the increased possibility of augmented photosensitivity. 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. Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience eye irritation, unusual hair loss or thinning, eczema (itchy skin rash), hair colour changes, abnormal hair texture, sensitivity to sunlight, skin irritation (skin may be dry, red or itchy, you may feel a burning sensation on the skin) or skin pain, rash or swelling at the application site.Use of coal tar preparations during lactation should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the infant. 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. Coal tars are known to suppress DNA synthesis in hyperplasic skin, inhibiting mitotic activity and protein synthesis. It is not known whether the topical application of coal tar preparations could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable amounts in breast milk.