Cocois contains coal tar, salicylic acid and sulphur for external use.
Coal tar and sulphur are mildly antiseptic and relieves itching. Sulphur also has an antifungal action. Coal tar, 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, dandruff and other inflammatory conditions causing irritation and scaliness.
Ingredients
The active ingredients are: Coal tar 12%w/w, Salicylic acid 2%w/w and sulphur for external use 4%w/w.
The other ingredients are: coconut oil, white soft paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, glycerol, liquid paraffin, polyoxyethylene glycerol monostearate, hard paraffin.
Side effectsÂ
Like all medicines, Cocois can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them they can 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 asprin, Cocois may cause difficulty in breathing or tightness in your chest.
This is very rare.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed.
Always read the patient information leaflet before commencing treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Warnings and precautions
Do not use Cocois if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients in Cocois
- You have any acute infection of the skin
- You have broken or infected skin
- You suffer from any form of psoriasis which causes the appearance of blisters filled with pus (acute pustular psoriasis).
- If the patient is under 6 years old.
If any of the above applies to you talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- Any other medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Cocois Ointment should not be used during pregnancy or if breast-feeding.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
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