Pronunciation: kohl tar
Generic Name: Coal Tar
Brand Name: MG217 Medicated Tar
MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion is used for:
Relieving itching, irritation, redness, dryness, scaling, and flaking of the skin caused by psoriasis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion is a keratolytic. It works by slowing bacterial growth and loosening and softening scales and crust.
Do NOT use MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion
- you have a condition that makes you sensitive to sunlight (eg, lupus, allergy to sunlight)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion:
Some medical conditions may interact with MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you are using any other treatment for psoriasis, including ultraviolet radiation or a prescription medicine
- if you have eczema
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion. However, no specific interactions with MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion are known at this time.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion:
Use MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Shake well before using.
- Wash and completely dry the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed. After several minutes, remove any excess medicine remaining on the skin by patting with a clean tissue.
- Wash your hands after using MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
- If you miss a dose of MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion.
Important safety information:
- Avoid getting MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion in your eyes, immediately wash them out with cool tap water.
- MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion may stain hair, skin, and clothing.
- Do not use any other medicine or special cleanser on your skin unless directed by your doctor.
- Do not use MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion on open, raw, inflamed, or infected skin.
- Do not use MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion in or around the genital area, groin, or rectum unless you doctor tells you otherwise.
- Do not use MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion over a large area of your body without first talking to your doctor.
- Do not use MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion for a prolonged period of time without consulting your doctor.
- MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion during pregnancy. It is unknown if MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Itching, burning, tenderness, or redness; sensitivity to sunlight.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: MG217 Medicated Tar side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion:
Store MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about MG217 Medicated Tar Lotion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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- MG217 Medicated Tar Side Effects (in more detail)
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