Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Coal Tar Shampoo is used in dogs for Seborrhea / seborrheic dermatitis, Pruritic dermatosis with scaling. Routes documented in dogs: Topical. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Coal Tar Shampoo in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: MG217 Vet, Pentrax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | DO NOT USE IN CATS | Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time | 4-8 weeks or as needed | Seborrhea / seborrheic dermatitis | Moderate | Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
| Topical | Antipruritic and keratolytic | Bathe weekly; 10-min contact time | Chronic use as maintenance | Pruritic dermatosis with scaling |
| Moderate |
| Miller WH, Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed |
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Suppresses DNA synthesis in hyperproliferative skin. Anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and antiseborrheic. Reduces epidermal proliferation and normalizes keratinization.
Toxic to cats — do not use in felines. May cause skin irritation and photosensitivity. Stains light-colored fur. Strong odor. Avoid contact with eyes.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Coal Tar Shampoo dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: Topical DO NOT USE IN CATS Bathe 1-2x weekly; 10-min contact time; Topical Antipruritic and keratolytic Bathe weekly; 10-min contact time. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Coal Tar Shampoo in dogs: Topical.
Cited course lengths for Coal Tar Shampoo in dogs include: 4-8 weeks or as needed; Chronic use as maintenance. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Coal Tar Shampoo is indicated in dogs for: Seborrhea / seborrheic dermatitis, Pruritic dermatosis with scaling.
These are general warnings for Coal Tar Shampoo across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Toxic to cats — do not use in felines. May cause skin irritation and photosensitivity. Stains light-colored fur. Strong odor. Avoid contact with eyes.
Why a species-specific page? Coal Tar Shampoo pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.