Label: DHS TAR GEL- coal tar shampoo

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  • Purpose

    Controls symptoms of Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff.

  • Indications and use

    Helps prevent recurrence of scalp itching and flaking associated with Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff.

  • Dosage and administration

    Wet hair thoroughly, apply a liberal amount of shampoo and massage into lather. Allow lather to remain on scalp for several minutes. Rinse hair well and repeat application. For best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a physician.

  • OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

    Coal Tar

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

    Purified Water

    Triethanolamine Laurel Sulfite

    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaint

    Sodium Chloride

    PEG-8 Distearate

    Hypromellose

    Citric Acid

  • Keep out of the reach of children

    Yes. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION

    For external use only. Ask a physician before use if you have Psoriasis or Seborrheic Dermatitis that covers a large area of the body. Do not get into eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Use caution in exposing skin to sunlight after applying this product. It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a physician. Do not use this product with other forms of Psoriasis therapy such as ultraviolet radiation or prescription drugs, unless directed to do so by a physician. In rare instances, discoloration of gray, blond tinted or bleached hair may occur. Stop use and ask physician if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use. Store away from excessive heat or cold.

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DHS TAR GEL 
    coal tar shampoo
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0096-0736
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    COAL TAR (UNII: R533ESO2EC) (COAL TAR - UNII:R533ESO2EC) COAL TAR0.005 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: E8458C1KAA)  
    COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE (UNII: 62V75NI93W)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    PEG-8 DISTEARATE (UNII: 7JNC8VN07M)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (4000 MPA.S) (UNII: RN3152OP35)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0096-0736-08249.6 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/01/1996
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM03206/01/1996
    Labeler - Person and Covey (008482473)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Person and Covey008482473manufacture(0096-0736)
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