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Anthralin (Topical).

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language

| October 27, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 USP DI® and Advice for the Patient® are registered trademarks of USP used under license to Micromedex, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

 
In the U.S. -- 
     Drithocreme 
     Drithocreme HP 
     Dritho-Scalp 
     Micanol 
 
In Canada -- 
     Anthraforte 1 
     Anthraforte 2 
     Anthranol 0.1 
     Anthranol 0.2 
     Anthranol 0.4 
     Anthrascalp

Another commonly used name is dithranol .

 
     Antipsoriatic, topical 
 
      Hair growth stimulant, alopecia areata, topical 
Description

Anthralin ( AN-thra-lin) is used to treat psoriasis. It may also be used to treat other skin conditions as determined by your doctor.

In the U.S., this medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. In Canada, this medicine should be used only on the advice of your ...

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