Coal Tar Benefits & Uses

Coal Tar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)

Other Benefits

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Coal Tar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Coal Tar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Coal Tar is used -

Mild

Skin irritation
Skin Rash

Coal Tar Related Warnings

Is the use of Coal Tar safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Coal Tar. It is best to stop taking Coal Tar immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Coal Tar safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Coal Tar on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Coal Tar will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Coal Tar on the Kidneys?

Using Coal Tar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Coal Tar on the Liver?

Coal Tar is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Coal Tar on the Heart?

Using Coal Tar does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Coal Tar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Coal Tar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Inflammatory Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Coal Tar

Is this Coal Tar habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Coal Tar has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Coal Tar will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Coal Tar does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Coal Tar is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Coal Tar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Coal Tar

You can take Coal Tar with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Coal Tar

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Coal Tar and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown