Polytar is a medicated coal tar scalp shampoo for the treatment of scalp conditions such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, dandruff, scaling and itchiness. Watch our animation to find out the science behind how Polytar works and how you could incorporate it into your scalp care routine.
How to Use
This medicine is for topical application to the scalp. The hair should be rinsed and a sufficient amount of shampoo applied to produce an abundant lather.
The scalp and adjacent areas should be massaged with the fingertips. The hair should then be thoroughly rinsed and the procedure repeated. Taking both of these shampoo applications into consideration, the total leave on time for the shampoo should be 3-5 minutes.
This medicine should be used once or twice weekly for the treatment of scalp disorders. If symptoms persist, please consult your GP.
Warnings
Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or have had a reaction to coal tar. Do not use on infected open or damaged skin or pus-filled blisters. Talk to your GP before using Polytar if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are in the first trimester of pregnancy. Polytar Scalp Shampoo can cause side effects, although they are rare. Stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions. These may include developing a rash, swelling of the mouth or face or having difficulty breathing. Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience eye irritation, unusual hair loss or thinning, eczema (itchy skin rash), hair colour changes, abnormal hair texture, sensitivity to sunlight, skin irritation (skin may be dry, red or itchy, you may feel a burning sensation on the skin) or skin pain, rash or swelling at the application site. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are taking any prescribed medicines particularly ones that may make you more sensitive to sunlight such as thiazides (water tablets), some antibiotics (e.g. tetracyclines) and tranquillizers (e.g. phenothiazines).
Active Ingredient
Coal tar solution 4%(w/w).
Ingredients
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium phosphate dehydrate, Citric Acid Monohydrate Benzyl Alcohol, Macrogol 150 Distearate, Hexylene Glycol, Oleyl Alcohol, Polyquaternuim 10, Fruiter Timotei Fragrance, Purified Water
