DESCRIPTION. Dense, oily unadhesive liquid of black color with a specific smell.
PHARMACOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS. Acts antimicrobial, antiparasitic, locally irritative, in low concentrations (3-5%) – keratoplastic. In low concentrations dries and accelerates wound healing, and in large – worsens the course of wound healing. After application moderately activates gastric motility and secretion, has antiseptic action, and in large doses causes gastroenteritis and like phenol poisoning.
APPLICATION. Assign inside as an antiseptic and antifermenting agent in case of the rumen atony and tympany, chronic catarrh of the stomach. As an expectorant and antiseptic drug in case of respiratory diseases in the form of inhalation of tar vapors.
Externally tar use in case of chronic skin diseases, including wounds of the extremities, ulcers, weeping dermatitis, felons, for the treatment of scabies and ringworm.
As keratoplastic drug tar ointment (5%) appoint to promote healing of cracks in the hooves of horses and horny shoe of large and small ruminants. Pure tar is used to disinfect leather armor.
Also use in the form of ointments, pastes, liniments, emulsions.
CONTRAINDICATIONS. Hypersensitivity.
PRECAUTIONS. The long-term application may cause
skin irritation and allergic reactions.
STORAGE. Dry, dark place at temperature from 0°C to 25°C.
Expiration date – unlimited.