Composition
Salicylic Acid + Dithranol + Coal Tar
Used for
Coal Tar is used in the treatment of psoriasis, keratoses and dermatitis.
Side effects
Skin irritation, Photosensitivity.
How to use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
How it works
Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastics. It works by causing the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer and slow down the growth of skin cells. This effect decreases scaling and dryness. Coal tar can also decrease itchiness from these skin conditions.