PRODUCT DETAILS

About Wetar Soap

COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID belongs to a medication called 'keratolytic agent' primarily used to treat skin conditions like psoriasis, dandruff, and control seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID reduces the hardening, thickening, and scaling of the skin. Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which skin cells multiply up to 10 times faster than usual, leading to skin build-up into bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales. These commonly appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. 

COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID is composed of two medicines: Salicylic acid (peeling agent) and Coal Tar (keratoplastic). Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine (that softens, separates, and causes desquamation (peeling) of the cornified epithelium or horny layer of skin). Salicylic acid increases moisture in the skin and dissolves the substance that causes the skin cells to stick together. It breaks down the clumps of keratin, removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin. Salicylic acid is also an anti-inflammatory agent and topical antibacterial. It treats acne, dandruff, and seborrhea (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp) and removes corns and calluses. Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastic (which thickens the keratin layers). It works by removing dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slowing down skin cells' growth. This effect decreases scaling and dryness, thus relieving itchiness from various skin conditions.

COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID is available in the form of lotion, ointment, and soap. Salicylic acid is also available in shampoo, soap, lotion, gel, foam, and solution formulations. COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID is for topical (for skin use) only. COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID has common side effects like warmth or a burning sensation, skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. The burning sensation may usually last for five minutes after application.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID or other medications. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area unless the doctor advised doing so. Please check with your doctor before using COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID, if you have kidney, liver diseases, folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), broken or infected skin, diabetes, poor blood circulation, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID. If nursing mothers apply COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

Uses of Wetar Soap

Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis

Medicinal Benefits of Wetar Soap

COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID consists of Salicylic acid (peeling agent) and Coal Tar (keratoplastic). It is used to treat psoriasis and controls seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine that increases moisture in the skin and dissolves the substance that causes the skin cells to stick together thereby breaking down the clumps of keratin (hair protein), removing dead skin cells, and softening the skin. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and topical antibacterial agent that treats acne, dandruff, and seborrhea (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp) and removes corns and calluses. Coal tar is a keratoplastic (thickens the keratin layers) agent that causes the shedding of dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slows down skin cells' growth, decreasing scaling and dryness relieves itchiness.

Directions for Use

COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID is available in the form of lotion, ointment, and soap. Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Lotion/Ointment: Gently rinse the affected area with saline or water before applying COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID. Pat the skin and dry with a clean cotton towel. Apply a generous amount of COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID and spread it evenly on the skin's affected areas to form a 1/8-inch thick layer with clean and dry hands. You can also apply COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Wash your hands before and after using COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands. Soap/Shampoo: Work the soap into a nice lather and apply it to the affected areas with your hands. Gently massage in circular motions and rinse off with clean water.

Side Effects of Wetar Soap

• Burning sensation
• Skin irritation
• Itching
• Redness at the application site

Similar Drugs

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not use any skin products containing ammoniated mercury on the same affected area as this COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID. Doing so can cause a foul odor, skin irritation, and a black stain on the skin. COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID may temporarily discolor blond, bleached, or tinted hair. Before using COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID, inform your doctor know if have a history of kidney, liver diseases, folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), broken or infected skin, diabetes, poor blood circulation, other skin infections, and allergic reactions to COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID and other medicines. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you apply COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID to breasts or nipples for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area unless the doctor advised doing so. Do not go near naked flames since the fabric that comes in contact with COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID may burn easily. Washing the fabric may decrease the risk, but it does not remove the product completely.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID may interact with other dermatological medicines (adapalene, alitretinoin, bexarotene, isotretinoin, tazarotene, tretinoin, methyl aminolevulinate, aminolevulinic acid, and tazarotene), psoriasis drugs (methoxsalen), tumor treating drugs (porfimer), and eye-related medicines (verteporfin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of kidney, liver diseases, folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), broken or infected skin, diabetes, poor blood circulation, other skin infections, and allergic reactions.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

No interaction was found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID.

PREGNANCY

It is not known if COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID.

BREAST FEEDING

There is limited data on how COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID. However, if nursing mothers apply COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.

DRIVING

COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID has negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

LIVER

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing COAL TAR+SALICYLIC ACID.

KIDNEY

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases.