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Equate Extra Strength Therapeutic DandruffAnti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis

Dosage form
SHAMPOO
Labeler
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Label updated
2024-01-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
COAL TAR
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Solubilized Coal Tar Extract 5.00% (Coal Tar, 1.00%)

Purpose

Anti-dandruff, anti-seborrheic dermatitis, anti-psoriasis

Use

controls the symptom of:

  • dandruff
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • psoriasis
Warnings

For external use only.

Label information

Ask a doctor before using this product if condition covers a large area of the body.

When using this product

  • avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water
  • use caution in exposing skin to sunlight after applying this product. It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application.
  • do not use for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor.
  • do not use this product with other forms of psoriasis therapy such as ultraviolet radiation or prescription drugs unless directed to do so by a doctor.

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • for best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor
  • wet hair thoroughly
  • massage shampoo into the scalp
  • lather, leave on hair and scalp for several minutes.
  • rinse and repeat
Other information
  • store away from direct sunlight
  • in rare instances, discoloration of gray, blonde, bleached or tinted hair may occur
Inactive ingredients

water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamide MEA, laureth-4, polysorbate 20, bis-hydroxyethyl dihydroxypropyl stearammonium chloride, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, disodium edta, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, fragrance, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, red 40, blue 1, yellow 5, yellow 6.

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Label information

DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc.,
Bentonville, AR 72716

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 177 mL Bottle Carton

NDC 79903-284-01

equate™

Extra Strength

Therapeutic
Dandruff
Shampoo

5.00% Coal Tar
Topical Solution
(1.00% Coal Tar)

  • For relief of flaking &
    redness, associated with
    dandruff, seborrheic
    dermatitis, and psoriasis
  • Begins working fast

6 FL OZ (177mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 986ac1ab-c7c3-40df-b41b-6f26cce22a43 · Version 2
NDC: 79903-284