Protar Scalp Solution


Product Info

Prescription required No
Marketer Percos India Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Coal Tar (4.25% v/v) + Salicylic Acid (2% w/v)
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassDERMA
User Rating4.2
User Reviews391

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Protar Solution?
If you miss a dose of Protar Scalp Solution, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Protar Scalp Solution Reviews

Protar Scalp Solution has a combination of medicines that is used to treat psoriasis. It helps in softening of the skin.

Protar Scalp Solution should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. It is for external use only.

Do not use this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you have known allergies from this medicine. The common side effects of this medicine include redness, dry skin, and irritation at the application site.

If these side effects or any other symptoms which you think are because of this medicine persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are suffering from any other disease. This medicine is not safe to use in breastfeeding mothers.

How Protar Scalp Solution Works

Protar Scalp Solution is a combination of two keratolytic medicines: Coal Tar and Salicylic Acid which treat psoriasis. They work by breaking down keratin clumps, removing dead skin cells and softening the skin.

How to Use Protar Scalp Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

Benefits of Protar Scalp Solution

  • In Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a skin problem in which skin cells build up and form scales and dry patches. Applying Protar Scalp Solution helps manage psoriasis symptoms like itching, pain, redness, swelling or irritation. It moisturizes the skin and makes it soft and smooth. Protar Scalp Solution is also an effective treatment for scalp psoriasis and reduces dryness, itchiness and scaling on the scalp. Follow the directions exactly until your condition improves which might take 8 weeks or more.

Uses of Protar Scalp Solution

  • Psoriasis

Protar Scalp Solution Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Protar Scalp Solution during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Protar Scalp Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • It may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
  • Apply it as a thin layer onto a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of skin.
  • After you have applied Protar Scalp Solution, remember to wash your hands (unless your hands are the treated area).
  • Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
  • Use a mild moisturizer regularly to overcome skin dryness during the course of treatment.
  • Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Protar Scalp Solution.
  • Protar Scalp Solution is used to treat the redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with psoriasis.
  • Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Coal Tar.
  2. ScienceDirect. Salicylic Acid.
  3. Salicylic Acid. Huddersfield: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 1985 [revised 20 Feb 2018].
  4. Innovative Pharma. Coal Tar & Salicylic Acid [Product Information].

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