COAL TAR (EXOREX) LOTION Cutaneous emulsion Ref.[7180] Active ingredients: Coal tar

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2020  Publisher: Teva UK Limited, Brampton Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9AG, United Kingdom

Product name and form

Exorex Lotion 5% v/w Cutaneous Emulsion.

Pharmaceutical Form

Cutaneous emulsion.

A smooth mustard coloured emulsion.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

The active ingredient is coal tar solution 5% v/w.

Excipients with known effect:

Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) 0.10% w/w
Propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216) 0.05% w/w
Hydrogenated polyoxyl castor oil 0.45% w/w

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

Active Ingredient Description
Coal tar

Coal tar is an antipruritic and keratoplastic. It is used in eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions. Tar acids have also been shown to have disinfectant properties. Coal tar may be used alone, or as part of a more extensive treatment regimen.

List of Excipients

Polysorbate 80
Ethanol
dl-Alpha tocopherol
Vitamin F ethyl ester
Xanthan gum
Propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216)
Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218)
Hydrogenated polyoxyl castor oil
Purified water

Pack sizes and marketing

High density polyethylene bottle containing titanium dioxide.

Polypropylene green flip-top caps.

Pack sizes: 100 and 250ml.

A professional sales pack of 30ml is also available.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder

Teva UK Limited, Brampton Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9AG, United Kingdom

Marketing authorization dates and numbers

PL 00289/2306

3 November 1999/23 May 2007

Drugs

Drug Countries
EXOREX Spain, Ireland, United Kingdom

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