ATC Group: D05AA Tars

The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Position of D05AA in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 D Dermatologicals
2 D05 Antipsoriatics
3 D05A Antipsoriatics for topical use
4 D05AA Tars

Active ingredients in D05AA

Active Ingredient

Coal tar is an antipruritic and keratoplastic. It is used in eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions. Tar acids have also been shown to have disinfectant properties. Coal tar may be used alone, or as part of a more extensive treatment regimen.

Related product monographs

Document Type Information Source  
 COAL TAR (EXOREX) LOTION Cutaneous emulsion MPI, EU: SmPC Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)
 PSORIDERM Cream MPI, EU: SmPC Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)