Locacorten Tar

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Locacorten Tar uses

Locacorten Tar consists of Coal Tar, Flumetasone Pivalate, Salicylic Acid.

Coal Tar:



ACTIVE INGREDIENT

7.5% L.C.D. (EQUIVALENT TO 1.5% Locacorten Tar (Coal Tar) TAR)

PURPOSE

PSORIASIS, SEBORREIC DERMATITIS TREATMENT

USE

  • CONTROLS ITCHING, FLAKING AND REDNESS DUE TO PSORIASIS AND SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS

WARNINGS

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE

  • CONDITION THAT COVERS A LARGE AREA OF THE BODY
  • CONDITION IN OR AROUND THE RECTUM, GENITAL AREA OR GROIN

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT

  • AVOID CONTACT WITH 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

DO NOT USE

  • FOR PROLONGED PERIODS WITHOUT CONSULTING A DOCTOR
  • WITH OTHER FORMS OF PSORIASIS THERAPY UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A DOCTOR

STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF

  • CONDITION WORSENS OR DOES NOT IMPROVE AFTER REGULAR USE AS DIRECTED
  • EXCESSIVE IRRITATION OCCURS

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

  • IF SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL HELP OR CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER RIGHT AWAY
  • TO PREVENT STAINING DO NOT USE IN PLASTIC OR FIBERGLASS TUBS, SINKS OR BASINS. Locacorten Tar (Coal Tar) MAY STAIN LIGHT COLORED FABRICS

DIRECTIONS

  • APPLY TO AFFECTED AREAS ONE TO FOUR TIMES DAILY OR AS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR
  • AS A MEDICATED LOTION: GENTLY RUB A SMALL AMOUNT ONTO AFFECTED AREAS. BLOT OFF EXCESS WITH A TISSUE TO HELP PREVENT STAINING OF CLOTHING OR LINENS
  • IN THE BATH: POUR A LIBERAL QUANTITY (2 TO 4 OZ.) INTO THE TUB, MAKING SURE Locacorten Tar (Coal Tar) IS WELL MIXED. SOAK FOR 10 TO 20 MINUTES, OR AS DIRECTED BY YOUR DOCTOR. AFTER TREATMENT, PAT SKIN DRY.
  • GUARD AGAINST SLIPPING.
  • AS A HAND OR FOOT SOAK: ADD 1 TO 2 OZ. TO A SINK OR BASIN. MIX WELL AND SOAK FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES OR AS DIRECTED BY YOUR DOCTOR.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

WATER, MINERAL OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, POLYSORBATE 80, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, LANOLIN ALCOHOLS EXTRACT, METHYL AND PROPYL PARABENS, FRAGRANCE, XANTHAN GUM, CARBOMER

Salicylic Acid:


Pharmacological action

Locacorten Tar is pharmaceytical active ingredient for topical use. Inhibits the secretion of the sebaceous and sweat glands. At low concentrations it has keratoplastic and in high doses keratolytic effect. Locacorten Tar (Salicylic Acid) has a weak antimicrobial activity.

Why is Locacorten Tar (Salicylic Acid) prescribed?

Monotherapy with Locacorten Tar (Salicylic Acid) and as part of combination therapies for inflammatory, infectious and other skin lesions, including burns, psoriasis, eczema, dyskeratosis, ichthyosis, acne vulgaris, warts, hyperkeratosis, corn, callus, oily seborrhea, scaly skin disease, hair loss, sweating feet.

Dosage and administration

Locacorten Tar is applied to the skin surface 2-3 times / day.

Locacorten Tar (Salicylic Acid) side effects, adverse reactions

Rarely: local reactions such as itching, burning, skin rashes, allergic reactions.

Locacorten Tar contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Locacorten Tar (Salicylic Acid), renal failure, infancy.

Special instructions

The composition of the solution for topical use include ethanol.

Locacorten Tar drug interactions

Locacorten Tar (Salicylic Acid) is pharmaceutically not compatible with resorcinol (forms melted mixture) and zinc oxide (forms insoluble forms of zinc salicylate).

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Locacorten Tar pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

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Locacorten Tar available forms, composition, doses:

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Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.


Locacorten Tar destination | category:

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Locacorten Tar Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

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Locacorten Tar pharmaceutical companies:

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Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

  1. Dailymed."NEUTROGENA RAPID CLEAR 7 DAY ACNE INTERVENTION (SALICYLIC ACID) KIT [NEUTROGENA CORPORATION]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. Dailymed."CUTAR (COAL TAR) LOTION [SUMMERS LABORATORIES INC]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "salicylic acid". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Locacorten Tar?

Depending on the reaction of the Locacorten Tar after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Locacorten Tar not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Locacorten Tar addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Locacorten Tar, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Locacorten Tar consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.

Visitor reports

Visitor reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet

One visitor reported side effects

Did you get side effects while taking the Locacorten Tar drug, or were there no side effects?
According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Locacorten Tar medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
Visitors%
No side effects1
100.0%

One visitor reported price estimates

What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?
The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Locacorten Tar is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
Visitors%
Expensive1
100.0%

Visitor reported frequency of use

No survey data has been collected yet

One visitor reported doses

What is the dose of Locacorten Tar drug you are taking?
According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 6-10mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
Visitors%
6-10mg1
100.0%

One visitor reported time for results

What is the time duration Locacorten Tar drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?
Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 week to notice the result from using Locacorten Tar drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Locacorten Tar need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
Visitors%
1 week1
100.0%

Visitor reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet

Nine visitors reported age

Visitors%
46-606
66.7%
> 602
22.2%
30-451
11.1%

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