Coco-Scalp Ointment 40g

Coco-Scalp Ointment is for the treatment of dry scaly skin conditions of the scalp.

Coco-Scalp can help treat psoriasis, dermatitis, dandruff and eczema and their symptoms.

Other benefits:

- steroid-free treatment for irritating, itchy scalp conditions

- works by reducing the scaliness and irritation of the skin associated with dry scaly skin conditions

- coal tar and sulphur residues reduces inflammation of the skin

- salicylic acid helps remove scale

Directions

For adults and children over 12 years:

1. Pierce the tube membrane by inverting the cap.  Affix the scalp applicator to the threaded portion of the tube.

2. Part the hair and apply in a thin ribbon to the affected area of the scalp.  Take care to avoid contact with the eyes.  Gently rub in the ointment and leave in contact with the scalp for approximately one hour.  Wash hands afterwards.

Remove after one hour from the scalp by rinsing with warm water and shampoo.  Take care to avoid getting the application in the eyes.  Always wash hands immediately after use.

For mild dandruff: To be used intermittently as an adjunctive treatment to be applied once a week

For treatment of psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and severe dandruff: Apply daily for three to seven days until improvement has been achieved.  Intermittent repeated applications may be necessary to maintain improvement.

If after the first week, the condition does not improve consult your doctor.

Active ingredients

Coal tar solution 12% w/w; Salicylic Acid 2% w/w, Sulfur-precipitated 4% w/w

Inactive ingredients

Coconut oil, white soft paraffin, glycerol, cetostearyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, polyoxyethylene glycerol monostearate, hard paraffin.

Precautions

Do not use if you are:

- pregnant

- sensitive to any of the ingredients

- suffering from any acute infection of the skin

- suffering from a form of psoriasis which causes the appearance of blisters filled with puss (called pustular psoriasis).

Not recommended for use in children 12 years of age or less.  Avoid any contact with the eyes.  If you accidentally get it in your eyes, wash it out immediately with plenty of cold tap water.  If irritation develops, consult a doctor or pharmacist.  Do not apply to broken skin.  Coal tar may stain clothes and jewellery.  Care should be taken to protect or remove these before application.