Pine Tar
Pine Tar is obtained by the destructive distillation of the wood of various trees of family Pinaceae. Pine Tar is used in various antipruriticand antiseptic preparations. Pine Tar is used topically in certain inflmmatory conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, seborrhoeic dematitis.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Natural origin.
Non-proprietary name: Pine Tar.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Pine Tar is primarily indicated in conditions like Dandruff, Eczema, Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Skin diseases.
Contraindications
Pine Tar is contraindicated in conditions like Bronchial asthma, Whooping cough.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Pine Tar is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include CNS depression, Local corrosion with pain, Nausea, vomiting, sweating, and diarrhea (when ingested ), Pulmonary edema.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Drug Classification
- 1.13.3.3 — Antipruritics