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.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D05AA | Tars | D Dermatologicals → D05 Antipsoriatics → D05A Antipsoriatics for topical use |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COAL TAR (EXOREX) LOTION Cutaneous emulsion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| Carbo-Dome Cream | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Coal tar is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Brazil (BR)Estonia (EE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
New Zealand (NZ)
Singapore (SG)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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