Label: PSORIASIN DEEP MOISTURIZING- coal tar ointment

  • NDC Code(s): 52389-752-02, 52389-752-42
  • Packager: Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated November 29, 2023

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  • Active ingredient

    Coal Tar 2% (from Coal Tar Topical Solution, USP 20%)

  • Purpose

    Psoriasis/Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment

  • Uses

    For the relief of symptoms associated with psoriasis and/or seborrheic dermatitis including itching, scaling, flaking, redness and irritation of the skin. Helps prevent recurrence.

  • Warnings

    For external use only.

  • Ask a doctor before use

    • for prolonged periods
    • if condition covers a large area of the body
    • around the rectum or in the genital area or groin
    • with other forms of psoriasis therapy such as ultraviolet radiation or prescription drugs.
  • WHEN USING

    When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • condition worsens
    • condition does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.

    Use caution in exposing skin to sunlight after applying this product, as it may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application.


    Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

  • Directions

    • Apply (gently massage in) a small amount of Psoriasin to affected areas one to four times daily or as directed by a doctor.
    • May be difficult to wash out of scalp or hairline areas.
    • Coal tar in Psoriasin may affect very light hair color; test first on a small patch of hair before broader application to areas with light colored hair.
    • Wash affected areas at least daily with mild soap and warm water and dry thoroughly.
    • For use by normally healthy adults only; persons under 18 years old or with highly sensitive or allergic skin should use only as directed by a doctor.
  • Other information

    You may report serious side effects to the phone number provided under Questions? below.

  • Inactive ingredients

    Ethanol, petrolatum, polysorbate 80.

  • Questions?

    1-800-792-2582

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    PsoriasinOintmentPDP

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PSORIASIN  DEEP MOISTURIZING
    coal tar ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52389-752
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    COAL TAR (UNII: R533ESO2EC) (COAL TAR - UNII:R533ESO2EC) COAL TAR20 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:52389-752-421 in 1 CARTON06/21/2019
    1119 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:52389-752-02119 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/21/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM03206/21/2019
    Labeler - Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc. (042074856)
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