| Category of Drug | Coaltar- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Coaltar- Dermatological Drugs- Drugs Affecting Skin Differentiation and Proliferation which is used for 1. Chronic psoriasis 2. Either alone or in combination with exposure to ultraviolet light 3. Eczema |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. CREAM 2. LOTION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Inflamed 2. Broken or infected skin |
| Precautions | 1. Skin protection possibly required to reduce photosensivity reactions 2. Avoid contact with eyes 3. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Irritation 2. Photosensivity reactions 3. Hypersensitivity 4. Skin 5. Hair and fabrics discoloured 6. Stinging |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
