Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Psoriderm Cream
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Coal tar, distilled may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
PSORIDERM CREAM Use this cream only to treat the particular type of psoriasis that it is recommended for.
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly (see details below). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. United Kingdom Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/ yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
How to store it
PSORIDERM CREAM
- Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.
- Always replace the cap tightly after use.
- Do not store the product above 25°C.
- Do not use after the expiry date shown on the jar and the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT PSORIDERM CREAM What Psoriderm Cream contains: The active ingredient is distilled coal tar (6.0% w/w). The other ingredients are lecithin, stearic acid, isopropyl palmitate, propylene glycol (E 1520), trolamine, phenoxyethanol and purified water. hat Psoriderm Cream looks like and W contents of the pack
- The product is a buff-coloured cream.
- The cream is available in amber glass jars containing 225ml. The jars are fitted with screw caps. The Marketing Authorisation holder is Dermal Laboratories, Tatmore Place, Gosmore, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 7QR, UK. The Manufacturer is Aeropak, Viking Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NU, UK. This leaflet was last reviewed in January 2023. To listen to or request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio, please call free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only). Please be ready to give the following information: Psoriderm Cream, 00173/5000. This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
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Frequently asked questions about Psoriderm Cream
How do I take Psoriderm Cream?
Psoriderm Cream comes as cream. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Psoriderm Cream?
The active substance in Psoriderm Cream is coal tar, distilled.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Psoriderm Cream, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Psoriderm Cream without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: coal tar, distilled
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
For the topical treatment of sub-acute and chronic psoriasis, including psoriasis of the scalp and flexures.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
For adults, children and the elderly
Apply to the affected area once or twice daily, or as recommended by the physician. Wash hands after use.
4.3. Contraindications
Not to be used for acute, sore or pustular psoriasis or in the presence of infection.
Not to be used in cases of sensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep away from the eyes, mucous membranes, genital or rectal areas. Avoid cuts and grazes or infected skin.
Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.
Replace cap after use.
Avoid spillage.
Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
No special precautions.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None known.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Local side-effects do not normally occur. In rare cases of skin irritation, acne-like eruptions or photosensitivity, discontinue treatment. Rarely, Psoriderm Cream may stain skin, hair or fabric.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
4.9. Overdose
There are no known toxic effects resulting from excessive use of Psoriderm Cream.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Psoriderm Cream. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.