Colsal 5 Ointment

Coal Tar + Precipitated Sulpher + Salicylic Acid Topical
Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Pack size 1
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Retail Price 50.00 NPR

Indications

Colsal 5 Ointment is used for: Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Dandruff

Adult Dose

Seborrhea Shampoo: Apply to wet hair/scalp, lather, then rinse well; use daily or every other day; 1-2 treatments per week may maintain control

Child Dose

Safety & efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Application to inflamed or broken skin.

Precautions

Use with caution on the face, near eyes and mucous membranes. Do not apply to genital or rectal areas. Avoid use in patient with exacerbation of psoriasis. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and sunlamps for at least 24-72 hr after application. May stain clothes and hair. If undergoing Goeckerman treatment, all coal tar preparation should be removed from skin before exposure to radiation. Pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: unknown

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Coal Tar + Precipitated Sulpher + Salicylic Acid Topical : Stinging/burning of scalp, Desquamation, Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining

Mechanism of Action

Coal tar has antipruritic, keratoplastic and keratolytic properties. It slows down excessive epidermal cell turnover and is often used topically either alone or in combination with other drugs (e.g. salicyclic acid, sulfur) in conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis. Sulfur is a keratolytic, mild antiseptic, mild antifungal and parasiticide. Salicylic acid has a potent keratolytic action and a slight antiseptic action when applied topically. It softens and destroys the stratum corneum by increasing endogenous hydration which causes the horny layer of the skin to swell, soften, and then desquamate. At high concentrations, salicylic acid has a caustic effect. It also possesses weak antifungal and antibacterial activity.

Note

Colsal 5 Ointment manufactured by Quest Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Coal Tar + Precipitated Sulpher + Salicylic Acid Topical. Colsal 5 is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Colsal 5 Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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