Label: DHS TAR- coal tar shampoo

  • NDC Code(s): 0096-0737-04, 0096-0737-08
  • Packager: Person and Covey
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • WARNINGS

    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.

  • 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.

  • Indications and Use

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

  • Keep out of the Reach of Children

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

  • Purpose

    Controls symptoms of Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff.

  • Inactive Ingredients

    Purified Water

    Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate

    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

    PEG 8 Distearate

    Sodium Chloride

    Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

    Lemon fruit oil

    Citric Acid

  • Active Ingredient

    Coal Tar

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY

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  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DHS TAR 
    coal tar shampoo
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0096-0737
    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
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: E8458C1KAA)  
    COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE (UNII: 62V75NI93W)  
    PEG-8 DISTEARATE (UNII: 7JNC8VN07M)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0096-0737-04125.04 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/01/1995
    2NDC:0096-0737-08250.08 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 DrugM03206/01/1995
    Labeler - Person and Covey (008482473)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Person and Covey008482473manufacture(0096-0737)
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