Tersa Tar

Coal tar shampoo should be used twice a week for the first 2 weeks, then 1 or 2 times a week thereafter. To use the shampoo, wet your hair and scalp with lukewarm water. Apply the shampoo to your scalp, massage, and rinse. Repeat, working up a rich lather. Allow shampoo to remain on your scalp for a few minutes, then rinse well with lukewarm water.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a different application schedule from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

Tersa Tar (Tar-mineral) should not be used around the genital, groin, or rectal areas.

Avoid contact with your eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush well with water and contact your doctor.

Coal tar may stain clothing. It can also cause a yellowish tint to occur in blond or grey hair.

It is important to use Tersa Tar (Tar-mineral) exactly as suggested by your doctor or pharmacist. If you miss using the shampoo on a scheduled day, use it the next day and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing an application, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Tersa Tar (Tar-mineral) in an airtight container. Keep it away from cold and out of reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.