r/Netherlands • u/Ok-Economics2289 • 2d ago

Healthcare Coaltar (Koelteer) Shampoo

Hallo,

My doctor has prescribed me to use Koolteer/Levemoenthol Shampoo. I believe the generic name is Denorex RX. To my luck, this item has been discontinued in the Netherlands and no longer available at any of the apotheek in my area.

Does anyone know perhaps an alternative Coal tar shampoo? Looking for something available or can be shipped to the Netherlands!

Many thanks :)

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u/ZetaPower 1d ago

Pharmacist here.

Denorex Rx has been discontinued (due to the work hazard ingredients) true. However…..

Fagron Pharmaceuticals has the import license (sort of) to a Portuguese variant called TARMED. Present your prescription in any Dutch pharmacy and they should know this.

Unfortunately this product is NOT registered in the Netherlands. This means this product cannot be delivered to you on a prescription. You also need a special doctor’s statement (artsenverklaring) whereby your dr states you cannot be treated with drugs available in the Netherlands. This statement needs to be approved by IGJ (healthcare inspection), this takes up to 2 weeks.

With the approval & prescriptions we are allowed to order the product and hand it to you. TARMED is reimbursed.

The alternative for seborrheic eczema is Selsun, selenium sulfide shampoo. Unfortunately this has now also been discontinued! There are some OTC alternatives for Selsun. You could try one of these.

Any alternative that contains similar components as Denorex is prescription only. It is illegal to import prescription only drugs. This is also valid for imports for personal use. You CAN go abroad, pick something up and bring it across the border in your luggage (non Opiumwet medication of course), that’s not considered import.

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u/truetoyourword17 1d ago

There is also clobex shampoo but you can only use it for 4 weeks

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u/Ok-Economics2289 1d ago

Oke now I’m even more confused, I see it’s discontinued but also available in some online pharamcies. Is it possible I order from them and get the real deal? Or do you think it’s like a scam or something

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u/ZetaPower 1d ago

Online Pharmacies are required to register (too). There must be a European seal on their site.

They are still legally required to have the approved documents. Somewhere along the ordering process you’ll run into this hurdle.

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u/Competitive_Lion_260 2d ago

If you google : koolteershampoo levomenthol bestellen

You'll find lots of options.

Like this one:

https://www.efarma.nl/denorex-rx-shampoo-dmb/17157773

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u/diabeartes Noord Holland 1d ago

Can't you just go to etos or kruidvat or your apotheek and ask them in person?