Tersa Tar (Tar Distillate)

Medically reviewed by Meghan Maynard Harlan. Last updated on March 21, 2023

TERSA-TAR® TCD Tar Distillate Psoriasis–Seborrhea Therapy

Availability And Storage:

Tersa-Tar: Each mL of shampoo contains: tar distillate “Doak” 3% in a soapless alkaline free solvent and emulsifying base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: diethylglycol mono ethyl ether, EDTA, isopropyl alcohol, lauramide DEA and propylene glycol, PEG 6000 distearate, perfume, phosphoric acid, propylparaben, purified water and sodium lauryl sulfate. Bottles of 150 and 450 mL.

Tersa-Tar Mild: Each mL of shampoo contains: tar distillate “Doak” 1% in a soapless alkaline free solvent and emulsifying base with protein and an oil free conditioner. Nonmedicinal ingredients: diethylglycol mono ethyl ether, EDTA, isopropyl alcohol, lauramide DEA and propylene glycol, PEG 6000 distearate, perfume, phosphoric acid, propylparaben, purified water and sodium lauryl sulfate. pH 6.5. Bottles of 150 and 450 mL.

TERSA-TAR® TCD Tar Distillate Psoriasis–Seborrhea Therapy

About Meghan Maynard Harlan

Meghan Maynard Harlan, PharmD is a licensed pharmacist across Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas, with nine years of experience spanning retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. Her clinical strengths include patient counseling, immunization delivery, medication therapy management, and regulatory adherence across diverse care settings. She is known for her precision, communication skills, and ability to coordinate seamless care transitions. Meghan is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, and the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society.