Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Mild dandruff Age: Adults, children over 12 years and the elderly |
Dose: Scalp Ointment – Not specified Frequency: intermittently Note: To be used as an adjunctive treatment to be applied approximately once a week. |
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Indication: Psoriasis, eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis and severe dandruff Age: Adults, children over 12 years and the elderly |
Dose: Scalp Ointment – Not specified Frequency: daily Duration: three to seven days until control has been obtained Note: Apply to the affected areas of the scalp and remove after one hour using warm water and shampoo. Intermittent repeated applications may be necessary to maintain improvement. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Mild dandruff Age: Children over 12 years and the elderly |
Dose: Scalp Ointment Frequency: intermittently once a week Note: To be used as an adjunctive treatment; Safety and efficacy not established in children less than 12 years |
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Indication: Psoriasis, eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis and severe dandruff Age: Children over 12 years and the elderly |
Dose: Scalp Ointment Frequency: daily Duration: three to seven days until control has been obtained Note: Apply to the affected areas of the scalp and remove after one hour using warm water and shampoo; Intermittent repeated applications may be necessary to maintain improvement; Safety and efficacy not established in children less than 12 years |
Administration
- Apply to clean scalp
- Leave for 1 hour
Side Effect
- Stinging/burning of scalp
- Desquamation
- Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
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Application To Inflamed Or Broken Skin
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Can cause severe irritation
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
Data Sources
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