DHS TAR- coal tar shampoo

DHS Tar by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

DHS Tar by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Person and Covey. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient

Coal Tar 0.5%

Purpose

For the control of Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff

Uses

DHS Tar Shampoo helps prevent recurrence of scalp itching and flaking associated with Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff.

Warnings

For external use only.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

Psoriasis or Seborrheic Dermatitis that covers a large area of the body.

When using this product

Do not get into 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.

In rare instances, discoloration of gray, blonde, tinted or bleached hair may occur.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Condition worsens or does not improve after regular use.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Wet hair thoroughly; apply a liberal amount of DHS Tar Shampoo and massage into lather. Allow lather to remain on scalp for several minutes. Rinse hair well and repeat application.

For best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.

Other information

Store away from excessive heat or cold.

Inactive ingredients

Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-8 Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid

Questions

Questions? Please call 1 (800) 423-2341.

DHS Tar Shampoo 8 oz Retail Label

DHS Tar Shampoo 0.6 oz Sample Label

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

DHS TAR 
coal tar shampoo

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0096-0813
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
COAL TAR (UNII: R533ESO2EC) (COAL TAR - UNII:R533ESO2EC)	COAL TAR	5 mg  in 1 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE (UNII: 62V75NI93W)
SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)
CITRIC ACID (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (UNII: BPV390UAP0)
PEG-8 DISTEARATE (UNII: 7JNC8VN07M)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0096-0813-22	20 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	03/09/2026
2	NDC: 0096-0813-08	240 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	03/09/2026

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M032	03/09/2026

Labeler - Person and Covey (008482473)

Registrant - Person and Covey (008482473)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Person and Covey		008482473	manufacture(0096-0813)