Pix lithanthracis

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Coal tar; Coal Tar Cream 10; Lithanthracis pix

Definition
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Tar obtained by dry distillation of hard coal, which contains very small amounts of water and free carbon.

Indication
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Psoriasis vulgaris, eczema, pruritus.

Notice! Contains compounds of the benzene series, aniline, quinoline, pyridine bases and phenol, has a carcinogenic and phototoxic effect and should only be used under close supervision of a doctor!

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Standard concentration
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5-10% in ointments and creams as well as in solutions ( Liquor carbonis detergens) and shaking mixtures.

Recipe(s)
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Preparations
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Active substance (dermatological); Coal tar; Coal tar cream 10; Coal tar cream 10% (w/o); Coal tar ointment 2/5/10/20% (nrf 11.46.); Coal tar ointment, hydrophobic 2/5/10/20% (nrf 11.46.); Coal tar-zinc oil 2-5%; Coal tar-zinc paste 1%; Coal tar-zinc paste soft 3%.; Liquor carbonis detergens; ... Show all

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Ammonium bituminosulfonate lotio 2%; Coal tar cream 10% (w/o); Coal tar-zinc oil 2-5%; Coal tar-zinc paste 1%; Coal tar-zinc paste soft 3%.; Eczema (overview); Liquor carbonis detergens; Pix; Pruritus; Psoriasis vulgaris; ... Show all

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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