Cocois Ointment - 100g

Cocois contains coal tar solution, salicylic acid and sulphur for external use.

Coal tar solution and sulphur are mildly antiseptic and relieves itching. Sulphur also has an antifungal action. Coal tar solution, salicylic acid and sulphur help to reduce the excessive hardening, thickening and scaling of the skin.

Cocois is for the treatment of dry scaly skin disorders of the scalp such as psoriasis, eczema, dandru and other inflammatory conditions causing irritation and scaliness.

How to use Cocois:

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Remember: 

• Avoid any contact with your eyes and mouth.
• Cocois may stain clothes and jewellery. Care should be taken to protect or remove these before application.

Use in children and adolescents:

• Cocois should only be used under medical supervision in children aged 6-12 years.
• It is not recommended for use in children under the age of six years.

Instructions for use:

• Part your hair and apply a thin ribbon of Cocois to the aected areas of your scalp.
• Take care to avoid contact with your eyes.
• Gently rub in the ointment and leave in contact with the scalp for approximately one hour.
• Wash your hands afterwards.
• After one hour, Cocois should be shampooed out of the hair with warm water.
• Take care to avoid getting the application in your eyes.
• Always wash your hands immediately after use.
• In severe scaly scalp conditions, it is usually necessary to apply Cocois daily for three to seven days until control has been obtained.
• With mild scaliness, use intermittently as necessary, e.g., once a week.
• If, after the first week, the condition does not improve, or symptoms persist after four weeks, consult your doctor.

If you accidentally get Cocois in your eyes, wash it out immediately with plenty of cold water. If your eyes become irritated, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

If you use more Cocois than you should:

• If you use more Cocois than you should it is unlikely to lead to any serious side effects.
• If you accidentally swallow any Cocois, immediately tell your doctor or contact your nearest hospital casualty department.

Active ingredients:

• Coal Tar Solution 12% w/w
• Salicylic Acid 2% w/w
• Precipitated Sulphur 4% w/w

Other ingredients include:

• coconut oil
• white soft paraffin
• cetostearyl alcohol
• glycerol, liquid paraffin
• polyoxyethylene glycerol monostearate,
• hard paraffin

Do not use Cocois Ointment:

• You are allergic to coal tar solution, salicylic acid, or sulphur for external use or any of the ingredients of this medicine
• You have any acute infection of the skin
• You have broken or infected skin
• You suer from any form of psoriasis which causes the appearance of blisters filled with pus (acute pustular psoriasis).
• You are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
• If any of the above applies to you talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings & precautions:

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Cocois.
• Do not 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.

Children and adolescents:

• Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years old.

Other medicines and Cocois:

• Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility:

• Cocois Ointment should not be used during pregnancy or if breast-feeding. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
• Do not use Cocois if you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy. 
• You should not use Cocois during the first 6 months of pregnancy unless clearly necessary and advised by your doctor. If you need treatment during this period, the lowest dose for the shortest time possible should be used.
• Oral forms (e.g., tablets) of this product class can cause adverse eects in your unborn baby. It is not known if the same risks apply to Cocois when it is used on the scalp.

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, Cocois can cause side eects, although not everybody gets them.

These include:

• Irritation of the skin
• Inflammation of the hair follicles
• Acne like eruptions
• Hair loss
• Discolouration of skin and hair
• A rash from sensitivity to sunlight. This is rare.
• If you have asthma or if anyone in your family is allergic to aspirin, Cocois may cause diculty in breathing or tightness in your chest. This is very rare.

Storage:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not store above 25°C.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.