Vitinil Coal Tar 2% Ointment 50gm – For Vitiligo & Skin Disorders

• Psoriasis
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Coal tar has antipruritic, keratoplastic and keratolytic properties. It slows down excessive epidermal cell turnover and is often used topically either alone or in combination with other drugs (e.g., salicylic acid, sulfur) in conditions such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.

Adult Dose: Ensure lesions are clean. Apply a thin layer 2-3 times daily, massage in gently and leave to dry. Decrease frequency to 2-3 times/week once improvement is observed.

Pediatric Dose (<12 years): Dilute by mixing with a few drops of cooled boiled water in the palm of the hand.

Pediatric Dose (>12 years): As in adults.

Common Side Effects:

• Stinging/burning of skin
• Desquamation (peeling)
• Folliculitis
• Discoloration or staining
• Skin irritation
• Photosensitivity of the skin
• Acne-like eruptions of the skin

Serious Side Effects: Increased risk of skin cancer has been reported in psoriatic patients treated with a combination of Coal Tar Cream and UVB radiation.

Pregnancy Category C. There is no direct evidence of safety in pregnant women. Use during pregnancy and lactation should be restricted to intermittent use in low concentrations on a small percentage of body surface; avoid use during the first trimester.

• Use with caution on the face, near eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not apply to genital or rectal areas.
• Avoid use in patients with exacerbation of psoriasis.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and sunlamps for at least 24-72 hours after application.
• May stain clothes and hair.
• If undergoing Goeckerman treatment, all coal tar preparations should be removed from skin before exposure to radiation.

There is no evidence that an overdose of topical Coal Tar Cream would be harmful other than a hypersensitivity to coal tar. Ingestion may require gastric lavage depending on the quantity taken and should be treated symptomatically.

Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.