Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid Benefits & Uses

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Dermatitis

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid is used -

Mild

Skin irritation
Skin Rash
Dry Skin
Itching or burning

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid is unavailable.
What is the effect of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid on the Kidneys?

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid on the Liver?

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid on the Heart?

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid with Other Drugs

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Clindamycin

Isotretinoin

Tazarotene

Mild

Aspirin

Adapalene

Benzoyl Peroxide

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Inflammatory Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid

Is this Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid habit forming or addictive?

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid is not addictive in nature.

Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.