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Medicines coal tar extractQuestion & answer

coal tar extract · Medicine question

Can children use it?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

The selected product is not recommended for children under 12 because safety and efficacy data are insufficient.

Sources for this answer

Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampooemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11

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