Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Salicylic Acid
Drug Class
Antipsoriatics
Chemical Class
Hydrocarbon
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
D01AE12, S01BC08
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Cosalic?
Uses
Coal tar is a by-product of coal processing. Coal tar topical (for the skin) is used to treat the skin symptoms of psoriasis , including ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Hydrocarbon
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products pharmacological group
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Hydrocarbon. It belongs to Skin application and lotion pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
0.1 to 4 % — As recommended.
Twice to Thrice per week, for 3-Weeks
2
Child · Topical
0.1 % — As recommended.
Twice to Thrice per week, for 3-Weeks
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity
Important Warnings
Avoid sensitive areas of skin, avoid use near eyes
When applying hands should be protected by gloves or they should be washed thoroughly afterwards use plenty of lukewarm (not hot) water to rinse off cream with soap
Ointment should be applied to chronic extensor plaques only, carefully avoiding normal skin
Side Effects
Local burning sensationlocal irritationitchingdrynessfolliculitishypertrichosisachneiform erruptionshypopigmentationmaceration of skinskin atrphyphotosensitization
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied coal tar. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Cream, Oint, Shampoo, Paste, Topical Soln Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 660.26
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 660.26 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 660.26
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