This brand name is authorized in Ireland, Singapore
The drug COCOIS CO. contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Coal tar
UNII R533ESO2EC - COAL TAR
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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. |
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Sulfur
UNII 70FD1KFU70 - SULFUR
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Salicylic acid
UNII O414PZ4LPZ - SALICYLIC ACID
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Salicylic acid has bacteriostatic and fungicidal actions, but it is its keratolytic properties which are important for this medicinal product. When applied externally it produces slow and painless destruction of the epithelium. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| D05AA | Tars | D Dermatologicals → D05 Antipsoriatics → D05A Antipsoriatics for topical use |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: SG | Health Sciences Authority | Identifier(s): 03627P |
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