Cocois Ointment

Cocois contains coal tar, salicylic acid and sulphur for external use. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Cocois carefully to get the best results from it. 

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. 

Mild dandruff: to be used intermittently as an adjunctive treatment to be applied approximately once a week. 

Psoriasis, eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis and severe dandruff: to be used daily for three to seven days until improvement has been achieved. Intermittent repeated applications may be necessary to maintain improvement. 

In all cases, the affected area should be treated and shampooed off using warm water approximately one hour later. 

• Pierce the tube membrane by inverting the cap. 
• Attach the scalp applicator to the threaded portion of the tube. 
• Part your hair and apply a thin ribbon of Cocois to the affected 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. 

Like all medicines, Cocois can cause side effects, 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 asprin, Cocois may cause difficulty in breathing or tightness in your chest. This is very rare. 

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). 

Warnings and precautions 

Do not smoke or go near naked flames – the risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc.) that has been in contact with this product burns more efficiently and is a severe fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.