SalCoal Anti-Dandruff
Shampoo
Coal Tar Solution(col ta se-lu-shen) and Salicylic Acid (sa-ly-cee-lik as-cid
Consumer Medicine Information
________________
What is in this
leaflet___________
This leaflet answers some
common questions about SalCoal
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. It does
not contain all the available
information. It does not take the
place of talking to your doctor or
pharmacist.
All medicines have benefits and
risks. Your doctor has weighed the
risks of you using SalCoal AntiDandruff Shampoo against the
benefits this medicine is expected
to have for you.
If you have any concerns about
using this medicine, ask your
doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet with the
medicine.
You may need to read it again.
________________
What SalCoal AntiDandruff Shampoo
is used for_______
This medicine is an anti-dandruff
formulation used to:
* reduce flaking
* control itching
* prevent symptoms of dandruff
This medicine belongs to a group
of medicines called keratolytic and
anti- inflammatory agents.
It works by increasing the cell
turnover rate of the scalp and
reduce the thickness of the
epidermis.
1
Ask your doctor if you have any
questions about why this
medicine has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed
it for another reason.
This medicine is not addictive.
It is available without a doctor's
prescription.
________________
Before you use
SalCoal AntiDandruff Shampoo
Before you start to use it
Tell your doctor if you have
allergies to any other medicines,
foods, preservatives or dyes.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are
taking any other medicines,
including any that you get
without a prescription from
your pharmacy, supermarket
or health food shop.
_________________
How to use SalCoal
Anti-Dandruff
Shampoo_________
When you must not use it
Do not use SalCoal AntiDandruff Shampoo if you have
an allergy to:
* any medicine containing
salicylic acid or coal tar
* any of the ingredients listed at
the end of this leaflet.
Some of the symptoms of an
allergic reaction may include
shortness of breath, wheezing or
troubled breathing; swelling of the
face, lips, tongue or other parts of
the body; rash, itching or hives on
the skin.
Follow all directions given to
you by your doctor and
pharmacist carefully.
They may differ from the
information contained in this
leaflet.
If you do not understand the
instructions on the bottle, ask
your doctor or pharmacist for
help.
How to use it
Do not take this medicine after
the expiry date printed on the
bottle or if the bottle shows signs
of tampering.
Apply a small amount to the
hair, lather with the aid of
water. Allow to act for at least
two minutes then rinse with
water. May repeat process if
desired.
If it has expired or is damaged,
return it to your pharmacist for
disposal.
When to use it
If you are not sure whether you
should start using this medicine,
talk to your doctor.
SalCoal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Use the shampoo twice a week.
Using the shampoo on the same
two days each week will help you
to remember when to use it.
.
How long to use it
Continue using your medicine
until you have the desired
results, then reduce frequency
or for as long as your doctor
recommends.
__________________
While you are using
SalCoal AntiDandruff Shampoo_
not. You may need medical
attention if you get some of the
side effects.
Things you must not do
You may not experience any of
them.
If you are not sure how long you
should be using this medicine,
talk to your doctor.
Do not give your shampoo to
anyone else, even if they have
the same condition as you.
If you forget to use it
Do not use on inflamed or
broken skin. Avoid contact with
the eyes.
Use the shampoo the next time
you remember, there is no need
to make up the missed
treatment.
Do not increase the amount of
time the shampoo is left on for,
or increase the number of
treatments to make up for the
treatment you have missed.
If you are pregnant or
breastfeeding, inform your
doctor before use to discuss the
risks and benefits of using this
medicine.
Things to be careful of
This may increase the chance of
you getting an unwanted side
effect.
Protect your skin when you are
in the sun, especially between
10am and 3pm. If outdoors,
wear protective clothing and use
a 30+ sunscreen.
If you are not sure what to do,
ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have trouble
remembering to use your
shampoo, ask your pharmacist
for some hints.
Salicylic acid may cause your skin
to be much more sensitive to
sunlight than it is normally.
Exposure to sunlight may cause a
skin rash, itching, redness, or
severe sunburn.
If you use too much or
swallow the shampoo
(overdose)
If your skin does appear to be
burning, see your doctor as soon
as possible. You may need
alternative treatment.
Immediately telephone your
doctor or Poisons Information
Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for
advice, or go to Accident and
Emergency at your nearest
hospital, if you think that you or
anyone else may have injested
SalCoal Anti-Dandruff
Shampoo. Do this even if there
are no signs of discomfort or
poisoning.
You may need urgent medical
attention. Symptoms of an
overdose may include an upset
stomach, vomiting, dizziness or
sweating.
2
Do not be alarmed by the
following lists of side effects.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist
to answer any questions you
may have.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist
if you notice any of the following
and they worry you:
* skin ulceration or erosion
* acne like eruptions
* increased sensitivity to light
* burning
* stinging
* skin irritation
The above list includes the more
common side effects.
If any of the following happen,
tell your doctor immediately or
go to Accident and Emergency
at your nearest hospital:
* symptoms of an allergic reaction
such as shortness of breath,
wheezing or troubled breathing;
swelling of the face, lips, tongue
or other parts of the body; rash,
itching or hives on the skin.
These are serious side effects. You
may need urgent medical attention
or hospitalisation.
May cause staining of clothing,
bedding and other items. May
discolour blonde or bleached
hair.
Tell your doctor if you notice
anything else that is making you
unwell.
__________________
Side effects_______
Other side effects not listed above
may occur in some people.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist
as soon as possible if you do not
feel well while you are using
SalCoal Anti-Dandruff
Shampoo.
This medicine is effective for the
treatment of dandruff but it may
have unwanted side effects in
some people. Sometimes they are
serious, most of the time they are
SalCoal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Ask your doctor or pharmacist
to answer any questions you
may have about the side effects.
Do not be alarmed by this list of
possible side effects.
You may not experience any of
them.
__________________
After using SalCoal
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Storage
Keep your shampoo in a cool
dry place where the temperature
stays below 25 degrees C.
Do not store SalCoal AntiDandruff Shampoo or any other
medicine in the bathroom,
where it can be easily reached by
children or near a sink. Do not
leave it on a window sill or in the
car.
Heat and dampness can destroy
some medicines.
Keep it where children cannot
reach it.
* ethanol
* panthenol
* sandalwood oil
* pine oil sylvestine
* sodium chloride
* sodium citrate
* citric acid monohydrate
* purified water, freshly boiled
and cooled.
This medicine does not contain
sucrose, tartrazine or any other azo
dyes.
Supplier
Danelle Shaw Pty Ltd
ABN 56 037 024 360
Level 1
50 Hayman Rd
Bentley WA 6102
Australia
AUST L number
* SalCoal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
- AUST L 1234
A locked cupboard at least oneand-a half metres above the
ground is a good place to store
medicines.
This leaflet was updated in August
2009.
Disposal
SalCoal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
is a registered trademark of
Danelle Shaw Australia Pty Ltd.
If your doctor tells you to stop
using this medicine or the expiry
date has passed, ask your
pharmacist what to do with any
medicine that is left over.
__________________
Product description_
What it looks like
SalCoal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
comes in a 50mL, blue coloured
bottle, with a pump dispenser. It is
filled with a yellow coloured
solution.
Ingredients
Active ingredients:
Coal Tar Solution 5%(v/v)
Salicylic Acid 2%(w/v)
Other Ingredients:
* sodium lauryl sulphate
* glyceryl monostearate
* boric acid
* disodium edetate
3
SalCoal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo