SCYTERA (COAL TAR) FOAM, 2%- coal tar foam, 2% aerosol, foam

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

COAL TAR (UNII: R533ESO2EC) (COAL TAR - UNII:R533ESO2EC)

Available from:

DPT Laboratories, Ltd.

INN (International Name):

COAL TAR

Composition:

COAL TAR 20 mg in 1 g

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

- for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor - this product in or around the rectum or in the genital area or groin except on the advice of a doctor

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

SCYTERA (COAL TAR) FOAM, 2%- COAL TAR FOAM, 2% AEROSOL, FOAM
DPT LABORATORIES, LTD.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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Scytera™ Foam is an emollient foam containing 10% coal tar topical
solution (Liquor Carbonis
Detergens) equivalent to 2% coal tar.
ACTIVE INGREDIENT - PURPOSE
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Coal Tar 2% (from Coal Tar Topical Solution USP,
10%)
PURPOSE: Psoriasis
US E
For relief of the symptoms of psoriasis.
WARNINGS
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
FLAMMABLE
Avoid fire, flame, or smoking during and immediately following
application.
DO NOT USE
for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor
this product in or around the rectum or in the genital area or groin
except on the advice of a doctor
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
a condition that covers a large area of your body.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
using the product with other forms of psoriasis therapy such as
ultraviolet radiation or prescription
drugs.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
avoid contact with the 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.
product can stain clothing, contact lenses, and hair. To minimize
staining, allow product to dry
before contact.
STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF
condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this
product as directed.
IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING
ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center
right away.
DIRECTIONS
shake the can well before use.
invert the can to dispense. Upright dispensing will cause loss of
propellant.
apply to affected areas one to four times daily or as directed by a
doctor.
OTHER INFORMATION
contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incine