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Brand Name :
Capasal
Synonyms :
Coal tar/coconut oil/ salicylic acid
Class :
Scalp preparations and shampoos
Brand Name :
Capasal
Synonyms :
Coal tar/coconut oil/ salicylic acid
Class :
Scalp preparations and shampoos
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Shampoo
Coal tar- 1% w/w
Coconut oil- 1% w/w
Salicylic acid- 0.5% w/w
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Shampoo
Coal tar- 1% w/w
Coconut oil- 1% w/w
Salicylic acid- 0.5% w/w
Refer to adult dosing
Actions and spectrum:
Coal tar reverses parakeratosis, by directly activating the release of lysosomes, which is further followed by the stimulation of mitosis. It helps in relieving itching and helps in restoring normal skin.
Salicylic acid possesses antimicrobial and antimycotic properties. It helps in removal of flaky and scaly skin.
Coconut oil has emollient properties and could perforate into the hair shaft and prevent hair swelling. It softens and moisturizes scalp.
Frequency not defined
Allergic skin reactions
Black Box Warning
Avoid contact with eyes
Discontinue using the shampoo if irritation persists
Contraindication/Caution:
Contraindication:
Hypersensitivity
Caution:
Pregnancy
Lactation
Pregnancy consideration:
It is considered safe to use this medication in pregnancy
Lactation:
This shampoo can be used in lactation
Pregnancy categories:
Category A: Well-controlled studies that met expectations revealed no risk to the foetus in either the first or second trimester.
Category B: There was a lack of studies on pregnant women and no evidence of risk to the foetus in animal experiments.
Category C: There was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and there was no adequate evidence in human studies that must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human foetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Pharmacology:
The combination of coal tar, salicylic acid, and coconut oil is a therapeutic shampoo used to treat conditions such as a scaly or dry scalp.
Pharmacodynamics:
Limited data available
Pharmacokinetics:
Limited data available
Administration:
Wet hair and apply shampoo onto the scalp with thorough massage. Leave the shampoo for a few minutes, rinse, and dry.
Shampoo can be used daily depending on the requirement.
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: coal tar, salicylic acid, coconut oil
Why do we use coal tar, salicylic acid, and coconut oil?
Coal tar, coconut oil, and salicylic acid are used to treat scaly and dry scalp conditions such as pityriasis capitis, cradle cap, seborrheic dermatitis, seborrheic acid, and psoriasis.
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