Betatar Gel Topical and Magnesium salicylate

• Generic Name: coal tar topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Balnetar, Denorex Extra Strength, DHS Tar Shampoo, Elta Tar, Ionil T, MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T/Gel, Oxipor VHC, Psoriasin, Scytera, Tarsum, Tegrin Medicated, Theraplex T, Novaflor, Acidophilus Extra Strength, Floranex, Flora-Q 2, RisaQuad 2, Acidophilus Probiotic Blend

Coal tar is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and other skin disorders.

Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: magnesium salicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Doans Pills Extra Strength, MST, Nuprin Backache, Magan, Mobidin, Doans Pills, Bayer Select Backache Pain Formula, Doans Extra Strength

Magnesium salicylate is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Magnesium salicylate is used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, fever, inflammatory conditions, and pain, swelling, or stiffness associated with arthritis.

Magnesium salicylate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.