<p>Coal Tar should not be used when a patient has known sensitivity to Coal Tar or any of the other ingredients. If you have folliculitis and acne vulgaris. Coal Tar Cream should not be used on patients who have disease characterised by photosensitivity such as lupus erythematosus or allergy to sunlight. Coal Tar Cream should not be applied to inflamed or broken skin. Warnings and precautions: For topical administration only. Coal Tar Cream may cause skin irritation, should this occur the treatment should be reviewed and if necessary discontinued. Coal Tar enhances photosensitivity of the skin after applying Coal Tar Cream exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided. Use with care near the eyes and mucous membranes. If any emulsion should accidentally enter the eye, flush with normal saline solution or water. Do not apply to genital and rectal areas. Apply with caution to the face do not get in the eyes. Hydrogenated polyoxyl castor oil may cause skin reactions. Methyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates may cause allergic reactions that might be cause a delayed reaction.</p>