Pinetarsol Solution Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Pine tar 2.3%, triethanolamine lauryl sulfate 6%

Indications/Uses

Relief of itching & inflammation associated w/ dermatitis, eczema, chicken pox, heat rash, psoriasis & urticaria. Pruritus & inflammation associated w/ dermatitis including allergic contact & seborrheic dermatitis, neurodermatitis; eczema including infantile & scalp eczema, varicose ulcers; chicken pox (varicella); heat rash & sunburn; subacute & chronic psoriasis; urticaria (hives, insect bites), napkin area eruptions; anal or genital itching; other conditions where skin irritation is a problem.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Bath Add 15-30 mL in warm to tepid bath (5 mL to baby's bath or hand basin) & bathe for 5-10 min once daily; more often in severe cases. Shower Apply directly onto wet skin, leave for few min, rinse. Patient in bed, geriatric Add 10 mL to 3 L of warm water, sponge freely. In all cases do not use soap; dry gently.

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Special Precautions

Avoid contact w/ eyes.

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Antihistamines/Antipruritics

ATC Classification

D05AA - Tars ; Used topically in the treatment of psoriasis.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pinetarsol Solution shower pack

Packing/Price

(shower pack) 200 mL x 1's

Form

Pinetarsol Solution topical soln

Packing/Price

200 mL x 1's;500 mL x 1's

Pinetarsol Solution

Manufacturer:

Ego

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma