salicylic acid/coal tar shampoo (Ionil T, Neutrogena T/Sal, Tarsum, X-Seb T Pearl, X-Seb T Plus)

Dosing and uses of Ionil T, Neutrogena T/Sal (salicylic acid/coal tar shampoo)

• Adult
• Pediatric

 

Adult dosage forms and strengths

salicylic acid/coal tar shampoo

shampoo

• 2%/2%
• 4%/10%
• 5%/10%

 

Seborrhea

Apply to wet hair/scalp, lather for several minutes, then rinse thoroughly & repeat

Application frequency depends on severity (qwk to qD)

 

Pediatric dosage forms and strengths

Safety and efficacy not established

 

Ionil T, Neutrogena T/Sal (salicylic acid/coal tar shampoo) adverse (side) effects

Frequency not defined

Stinging/burning of scalp

Desquamation

Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining

 

Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

 

Cautions

Topical use only

Avoid contact with eyes

Avoid inflamed or broken skin

Avoid exposure to sunlight (coal tar photosensitizing)

Keep away from fire/flame (coal tar is flammable)

 

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Lactation: unknown

Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs

 

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

 

Pharmacology of Ionil T, Neutrogena T/Sal (salicylic acid/coal tar shampoo)

Mechanism of action

Keratolytic agent