Tarry Shine Lotion is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat dandruff. It kills the fungi that cause the infection and relieves itching and irritation. It also removes dead skin cells from the scalp.

Tarry Shine Lotion is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. Wash your hands before and after application of the medicine. If it gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine.

This medicine is usually safe, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine for the dandruff. The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Tarry Shine Lotion

Treatment of Dandruff

Benefits of Tarry Shine Lotion

In Treatment of Dandruff

Tarry Shine Lotion is used to control dandruff and gives relief from scaly, flaky, and itchy scalp. It is an antifungal and works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that causes dandruff. Use Tarry Shine Lotion as directed by your doctor. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Tarry Shine Lotion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tarry Shine

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Tarry Shine Lotion

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

How Tarry Shine Lotion works

Tarry Shine Lotion is a combination of two medicines: Ketoconazole and Coal Tar which treat dandruff. Ketoconazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Coal Tar is a keratolytic medicine which helps break down the skin clumps on scalp and relieves itching and flaking associated with dandruff.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tarry Shine Lotion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tarry Shine Lotion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Tarry Shine Lotion?

If you miss a dose of Tarry Shine Lotion, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Tarry Shine Lotion must be applied on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
Take care to avoid getting it in your eyes. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Stop using Tarry Shine Lotion and inform your doctor if you notice any irritation or any other skin infection.
Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Patient concerns

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Paediatrics

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Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Dry could be dandruffScales are there due to dandruff

User feedback

Patients taking Tarry Shine Lotion

Once A Day

45%

Thrice A week

18%

Twice A Week

18%

Alternate Day

12%

Once A Week

Twice A Day

Thrice A Day

What are you using Tarry Shine Lotion for?

Dandruff

74%

Others

12%

Psoriasis

Fungal infect*

Dermatitis

*Fungal infections

How much was the improvement?

Average

46%

Excellent

29%

Poor

25%

What were the side-effects while using Tarry Shine Lotion?

No Side Effec*

43%

Application s*

21%

Rash

14%

Hair loss

Skin rash

*No Side Effect, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How do you take Tarry Shine Lotion?

With or witho*

76%

With food

14%

Empty stomach

10%

*With or without food

Please rate Tarry Shine Lotion on price

Average

50%

Expensive

50%

Top Dermatologists

4.3 ★

4.4 ★

5 ★

4.7 ★

Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra

MBBS, MD, Diploma

4.7 ★

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References

Fox LP, Merk HF, Bickers DR. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1679-1706.
Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1047-1065.

Marketer details

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Country of origin: India

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