Coal tar
- Generic Name
- Coal tar
- Brand Names
- Cutar, Dhs Tar Shampoo, Psoriasin, Scytera, Tarsum, Tera Gel
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- CAS Number
- 8007-45-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- R533ESO2EC
Overview
Coal tar is a brown or black liquid of extremely high viscosity. Coal tar is among the by-products when coal is carbonized to make coke or gasified to make coal gas. Coal tars are complex and variable mixtures of phenols, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and heterocyclic compounds. It has been indicated for local relief of itching, dryness, and irritation caused by psoriasis, seborrhea and eczema.
Background
Coal tar is a brown or black liquid of extremely high viscosity. Coal tar is among the by-products when coal is carbonized to make coke or gasified to make coal gas. Coal tars are complex and variable mixtures of phenols, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and heterocyclic compounds. It has been indicated for local relief of itching, dryness, and irritation caused by psoriasis, seborrhea and eczema.
Indication
Relieving itching, irritation, redness, dryness, scaling, and flaking of the skin caused by psoriasis, seborrhea, or eczema.
Associated Conditions
- Dandruff
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrhoeic Dermatitis of the Scalp
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|
No clinical trials found
No clinical trials found for this drug
FDA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Route | Strength | Approved | NDC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TOPICAL | 8 g in 100 g | 2019/05/14 | 72934-2056 | ||
TOPICAL | 0.018 g in 1 mL | 2024/09/03 | 62673-175 | ||
TOPICAL | 5.39 g in 250 mL | 2025/05/05 | 70666-022 | ||
TOPICAL | 1.39 g in 100 mL | 2025/05/05 | 70666-016 |
EMA Approved Products
Medicine Name | EMA Number | Auth. Holder | Country | Drug Type | Status | Issued | Opinion | Revision |
|---|
No EMA products found
No EMA products found for this drug
HSA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Strength | Approved | Approval No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GEL | 1.6% | 2007/11/27 | SIN13378P | ||
OINTMENT | 5% w/w | 1989/05/25 | SIN03248P | ||
SOLUTION | 1.00 % w/w | 2008/02/26 | SIN13415P | ||
SHAMPOO | 25% v/v | 1992/10/12 | SIN07201P | ||
SOLUTION | 20% w/v | 1996/12/28 | SIN09109P | ||
SHAMPOO | 4.25% | 1990/01/18 | SIN04038P | ||
CREAM | 15% | 1989/05/22 | SIN02885P | ||
SOLUTION | 2.3% w/w | 1990/03/20 | SIN04022P | ||
CREAM | 5% | 1989/05/22 | SIN02883P | ||
CREAM | 10% v/w | 1989/05/22 | SIN02884P |
NMPA Approved Products
Product Name | Approval No. | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Trade Name | Strength | Type | Status | Date | Import |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
国药准字H44024241 | 溶液剂 | N/A | 8%(按苯酚计) | Chemical Drug | Approved | 2019/11/20 | Domestic |
PPB Approved Products
Product Name | Registration Code | Company | Category | Sale Type | Reg. Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HK-17518 | national pharmaceutical co ltd | Non-Poison | OTC | 1982/05/17 | |
HK-18068 | national pharmaceutical co ltd | Non-Poison | OTC | 1982/08/13 | |
HK-10679 | national pharmaceutical co ltd | Non-Poison | OTC | 1979/12/13 |
TGA Approved Products
Product Name | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Status | Reg. Date | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10624 | Active | 1991/08/02 | tar | ||
206327 | Active | 2013/02/22 | coal tar solution | ||
11628 | Active | 1991/09/12 | coal tar solution | ||
10625 | Active | 1991/08/02 | tar | ||
281182 | Active | 2016/10/10 | coal tar | ||
10616 | Active | 1991/08/02 | coal tar solution | ||
33696 | Cortecs (OM) Pty Limited | Active | 1991/12/03 | coal tar | |
12697 | Active | 1991/08/13 | tar | ||
91426 | Active | 2002/10/22 | coal tar solution | ||
42014 | Active | 1992/10/13 | tar |