Summary of Product Characteristics
last updated on the eMC:
11/09/2007
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SPC
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Psoriderm Scalp Lotion Shampoo
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Go to top of the page | PSORIDERM™ SCALP LOTION SHAMPOO | |
Go to top of the page | Distilled Coal Tar 2.5% w/v; Lecithin 0.3% w/v. | |
Go to top of the page | Golden brown coloured foaming therapeutic shampoo. | |
Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | For the topical treatment of psoriasis of the scalp. | |
Go to top of the page | For adults, children and the elderly. Wet the hair thoroughly. Apply a small amount of the shampoo to the scalp, and massage gently until a rich lather has been generated. Retain on the scalp for a few minutes. Remove excess lather with the hands before rinsing with warm water. Repeat the above procedure. | |
Go to top of the page | Not to be used for acute, sore or pustular psoriasis or in the presence of infection. Not to be used in cases of sensitivity to any of the ingredients. | |
Go to top of the page | Keep away from the eyes and mucous membranes. Replace cap after use. Avoid spillage. | |
Go to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Local side-effects do not normally occur. In rare cases of skin irritation, acne-like eruptions or photosensitivity, discontinue treatment. Rarely, Psoriderm Scalp Lotion may stain skin, hair or fabric. | |
Go to top of the page | There are no known toxic effects resulting from excessive use of Psoriderm Scalp Lotion. | |
Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Coal tar has been used dermatologically for hundreds of years and has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of scaly scalp conditions such as psoriasis. The British Pharmacopoeia contains monographs on coal tar and coal tar solution, and many formulations of coal tar are used in hospitals throughout the country. The coal tar used in Psoriderm Scalp Lotion has been specially distilled and is based on a neutral fraction which has been shown to be effective in the treatment of psoriasis.The precise mechanism of action of coal tar is not understood, largely as a result of it comprising up to 10,000 components. There is evidence that topical application of coal tar improves psoriasis by reducing the excessive rate of mitotic epidermal cell division.Lecithin is a well known phospholipid which is present in foodstuffs. It is added to Psoriderm Scalp Lotion to soften psoriasis scales and thereby enhance the absorption of the coal tar. | |
Go to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulphate; Lauric Acid Diethanolamide; Disodium Edetate; Sodium Chloride; Phenoxyethanol; Purified Water. | |
Go to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the pageGo to top of the page | White plastic bottle containing 250 ml. This is supplied as an original pack (OP). | |
Go to top of the pageGo to top of the page | Dermal LaboratoriesTatmore Place, GosmoreHitchin, Herts SG4 7QR, UK. | |
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