Polytar Shampoo: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Polytar Shampoo

Generic nameCoal tar topical
Drug classMiscellaneous topical agents (keratoplastic)
FormsTopical shampoo, Topical foam, Topical gel/jelly, Topical liquid, Topical lotion, Topical ointment, Topical solution

Polytar is a medicated shampoo containing coal tar solution, used on the hair and scalp to treat dandruff and other scaly, itchy skin conditions.