Medicinal Benefits

Protar Ointment 50 gm consists of Salicylic acid (peeling agent) and Coal Tar (keratoplastic). It is used to treat psoriasis and controls seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin on the scalp). Salicylic acid is a keratolytic medicine that increases moisture in the skin and dissolves the substance that causes the skin cells to stick together thereby breaking down the clumps of keratin (hair protein), removes dead skin cells, and softens the skin. Coal tar is a keratoplastic (thickens the keratin layers) agent that causes shedding of dead cells from the skin’s top layer and slows down skin cells' growth, decreasing scaling and dryness relieves itchiness.

Directions for Use

Protar Ointment 50 gm is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cold water. Lotion/Ointment: Gently rinse the affected area with saline or water before applying the product. Pat the skin and dry it with a clean cotton towel. Apply a generous amount of lotion/ointment and spread it evenly on the skin's affected areas to form a 1/8-inch thick layer with clean and dry hands. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Wash your hands before and after using it on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands. Soap: Work the soap into a nice lather and apply it to the affected areas with your hands. Gently massage in circular motions and rinse off with clean water.Scalp solution/Shampoo: Apply a generous amount on the wet scalp and gently massage until it produces lather. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and repeat if necessary.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Protar Ointment 50 gm

Burning sensation
Skin irritation
Itching
Redness at the application site

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not use any skin products containing ammoniated mercury on the same affected areas being treated with Protar Ointment 50 gm. Doing so can cause a foul odour, skin irritation, and black stain on the skin. Protar Ointment 50 gm may temporarily discolour blond, bleached, or tinted hair. Before using Protar Ointment 50 gm, inform your doctor know if have a history of kidney, liver diseases, folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease), broken or infected skin, diabetes, poor blood circulation, other skin infections, and allergic reactions to Protar Ointment 50 gm and other medicines. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Protar Ointment 50 gm.Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area unless the doctor advises doing so. Do not go near naked flames since the fabric that comes in contact with Protar Ointment 50 gm may burn easily. Washing the fabric may decrease the risk, but it does not remove the product completely.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Protar Ointment 50 gm may interact with other dermatological medicines (adapalene, isotretinoin, trifarotene), psoriasis medicines (methoxsalen), tumour treating drugs (porfimer), and eye-related medicines (verteporfin).

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established. However, avoiding fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine can effectively manage infections.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of kidney/liver diseases, folliculitis, lupus erythematosus, broken or infected skin, diabetes, poor blood circulation, other skin infections, and allergic reactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

ADAPALENE
ISOTRETINOIN
TRIFAROTENE
METHOXSALEN
PORFIRMER
VERTEPORFIN

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

No interactions were found. Please consult your doctor before using Protar Ointment 50 gm.
PREGNANCY
CAUTION

It is not known if Protar Ointment 50 gm affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to conceive or are already pregnant before starting Protar Ointment 50 gm.
BREAST FEEDING
CAUTION

There is limited data on how Protar Ointment 50 gm affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Protar Ointment 50 gm.
DRIVING
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Protar Ointment 50 gm has negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
LIVER
CAUTION

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before using Protar Ointment 50 gm.
KIDNEY
CAUTION

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Protar Ointment 50 gm.
CHILDREN
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Protar Ointment 50 gm is to be used on children below 12 years of age only when prescribed by the doctor.

Habit Forming

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of the fungal infection.
Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent infections.
Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
Avoid sharing towels, combs, bed sheets, shoes or socks with others.
Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and sleep peacefully.

Special Advise

It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two treatment weeks. Before applying Protar Ointment 50 gm, clean and dry the affected area.
Avoid contact of Protar Ointment 50 gm with nose, mouth or eyes. If Protar Ointment 50 gm comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Medicinal Benefits

Directions for Use

Storage

Side Effects of Protar Ointment 50 gm

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

PREGNANCY

BREAST FEEDING

DRIVING

LIVER

KIDNEY

CHILDREN

Habit Forming

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Special Advise