DENOREX Shampoo

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

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Active ingredient:

COAL TAR SOLUTION MENTHOL

Available from:

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Ltd

Pharmaceutical form:

Shampoo

Authorization date:

1990-03-23

Summary of Product characteristics

                                PART II
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Denorex Shampoo
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
For excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Shampoo
An amber/brown liquid shampoo with the characteristic odour of coal tar.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the relief of the symptoms of and in the management of dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis and psoriasis of the scalp.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Use topically as shampoo.
Shampoo every other day for the first ten days, then 2 - 3 times weekly thereafter.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
None known.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
1. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
2. Do not use on highly inflamed or broken skin.
3. If no improvement is seen consult a doctor.
4. Keep out of eyes.
5. Keep out of reach of children.
4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION
None known.
4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Not contraindicated.
Coal Tar Solution
7.5
% w/w
Levomenthol
1.5
% w/w
IRISH MEDICINES BOARD
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4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
None known.
4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Occasional irritation.
Although carcinogenicity of coal tar has been demonstrated in animal studies, no studies demonstrating an increased
risk of skin cancer with normal therapeutic use in humans have been reported. There is no unequivocal evidence to link
the use of topically applied coal tar products with skin cancer. (See also Section 5.3).
4.9 OVERDOSE
Not applicable.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
Coal Tar acts locally to slow down production and shedding of s
                                
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