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DHS Tar

Manufacturer
Person and Covey
Effective date
2026-03-09
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:49:19

Label at a glance#

ProductDHS Tar
Active ingredientCOAL TAR
Label structure14 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

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.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Coal Tar 0.5%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

For the control of Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external use only.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Condition worsens or does not improve after regular use.

Keep out of reach of children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Store away from excessive heat or cold.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Questions

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

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

DHS Tar Shampoo 8 oz Retail Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DHS Tar Shampoo 8 oz Retail LabelDHS Tar Shampoo 8 oz Retail Label

DHS Tar Shampoo 0.6 oz Sample Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

DHS Tar Shampoo 0.6 oz Sample LabelDHS Tar Shampoo 0.6 oz Sample Label

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
309381coal tar 0.5 % Medicated ShampooPSN1
309381coal tar 5 MG/ML Medicated ShampooSCD1
309381coal tar 0.5 % Medicated ShampooSY1
309381crude coal tar 0.5 % (coal tar solution 2.5 % ) Medicated ShampooSY1

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
ResourceCode typeValueEquivalent identifiersSource image
BarcodeEAN-130300960813086GTIN-13: 0300960813086
EAN-13: 0300960813086
GTIN-12: 300960813086
UPC-A: 300960813086
GTIN storage (14 digits): 00300960813086		DHS Tar Shampoo 8oz 3V_page-0001.jpg
QR code linkQR Codepersonandcovey.com/DHS Tar Shampoo 8oz 3V_page-0001.jpg

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
0096-0813-08DHS Tar240 mL in 1 BOTTLESHAMPOO2401
0096-0813-22DHS Tar20 mL in 1 BOTTLESHAMPOO201

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0096-08130096-0813-22, 0096-0813-08

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 7 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE62V75NI93WIACT
SODIUM CHLORIDE451W47IQ8XIACT
CITRIC ACID2968PHW8QPIACT
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATEBPV390UAP0IACT
PEG-8 DISTEARATE7JNC8VN07MIACT
COAL TARR533ESO2ECACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
DHS TarCOAL TARPerson and Covey4c5f7278-c53a-cef6-e063-6394a90a00082026-03-09WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 0096-0813-08
ndc (package): 0096-0813-22
ndc (product): 0096-0813
ndc11 (package): 00096081308
ndc11 (package): 00096081322
spl id: 4c5f7278-c53b-cef6-e063-6394a90a0008
spl set id: 4c5f7278-c53a-cef6-e063-6394a90a0008

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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