MG217 Coal Tar Therapeutic Shampoo 0.5% UK | 8 fl oz

Yes, you can buy MG217 Coal Tar Therapeutic Shampoo in the UK through specialist importers like Kingdom States. This is the low-scent 0.5% coal tar formula in an 8 fl oz (240 mL) tube. Check the current price and availability above.

It provides temporary relief of itching, scaling, flaking, redness and scalp irritation associated with psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis or dandruff, and helps prevent symptoms recurring.

This version contains 0.5% coal tar. The older 3% coal tar shampoo is a different formula. Check the Drug Facts panel on your own tube and use the directions supplied with that exact product.

No. The finished shampoo’s active ingredient is coal tar 0.5%. The reference to Coal Tar Topical Solution, USP 20% identifies the source solution; it is not the coal tar strength of the finished shampoo.

The pack states 8 fl oz (240 mL). This is a rinse-off therapeutic shampoo for the hair and scalp.

Shake well before using. Wet your hair, then massage a liberal amount into the scalp and leave on for several minutes. Rinse thoroughly. For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a physician.

Leave it on for several minutes before rinsing thoroughly. No exact number of minutes is given on this tube. Do not use overnight or copy the contact time of a different MG217 product.

No. This is a low-scent formula, but fragrance is included in its ingredient list. Check the full formula if you have a fragrance allergy or sensitivity.

Do not choose it on those assumptions. The ingredient list includes sodium lauryl ether sulfate, several parabens and hydrolyzed collagen. It is not presented here as sulfate-free, paraben-free or vegan.

No numerical minimum age is stated on the supplied Drug Facts panel. Ask a pharmacist or doctor before use on a child. Keep the tube out of reach of children.

Do not use it with other forms of psoriasis therapy, such as ultraviolet radiation or prescription drugs, unless directed by a physician. Ask for advice before combining it with an existing routine.

It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application. Use caution when exposing skin to sunlight and follow the warning on your tube.

Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition worsens or does not improve after regular use as directed. Do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a physician. Ask a doctor before use if the condition covers a large area of the body.

The pack carries a California warning that the product can expose you to chemicals including coal tar, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Read that warning and the complete precautions before use, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water. The shampoo is for external use only. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison information service immediately.

No. This shampoo uses 0.5% coal tar. MG217 salicylic acid shampoos contain a different active ingredient and have their own supporting ingredients and directions. Compare the exact formulas rather than choosing by the MG217 name alone.