Active ingredient
- salicylic acid
- coal tar solution
- precipitated sulfur
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Cocois (Coconut Oil Compound Ointment)
Patient Information Leaflet:
Cocois® Coconut Oil compound Ointment
Coal tar 12%w/w, Salicylic acid 2%w/w and sulphur for external use 4%w/w
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Cocois carefully to get the best results from it.
In this leaflet:
1. What Cocois is for
2. Before you use Cocois
3. How to use Cocois
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Cocois
6. Further information.
1. What Cocois is for
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.
2. Before you use Cocois
Do not use Cocois if:
If any of the above applies to you talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings and 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.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Cocois Ointment should not be used during pregnancy or if breast-feeding.
3. How to use Cocois
Follow these instructions about how to use your medicine. If you are unsure about anything, ask your pharmacist.
Remember:
Instructions for use
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.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Cocois can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
These include:
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via Yellow Card Scheme Website www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Cocois
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date shown on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store between 10°C and 25°C.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist.
6. Further information
What Cocois contains:
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
What Cocois looks like
Cocois is a buff coloured ointment. It comes in aluminium tubes with a plastic cap. It is supplied in 5 g, 15 g, 40 g or 100 g tubes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
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This leaflet was last revised in 11/2020.
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