Dosage and administration
For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. Wet hair thoroughly. Massage shampoo into your scalp. Lather, leaving on your hair and scalp for a few minutes. Rinse and repeat.
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Original Formula
- Manufacturer
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
- Effective date
- 2023-03-23
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 5
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 21:33:59
Label at a glance#
ProductNeutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Original Formula
Active ingredientCOAL TAR
Label structure11 sections
Storage and handling
In rare instances, temporary discoloration of gray, blonde, bleached, or tinted hair may occur. Store away from direct sunlight. Protect from excessive heat and freezing.
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Coal Tar 0.5%
(2% Neutar
® Solubilized Coal Tar Extract)
Purposes
Anti-dandruff, Anti-seborrheic dermatitis, Anti-psoriasis
Use
Controls the symptoms of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
- for prolonged periods without consulting a doctor.
- this product with other forms of psoriasis therapy such as ultraviolet radiation or prescription drugs unless directed to do so by a doctor.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.
When using this product
- Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
- Use caution in exposing skin to sunlight after applying this product. It may increase your tendency to sunburn for up to 24 hours after application.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.
- Wet hair thoroughly.
- Massage shampoo into your scalp.
- Lather, leaving on your hair and scalp for a few minutes.
- Rinse and repeat.
Other information
- In rare instances, temporary discoloration of gray, blonde, bleached, or tinted hair may occur.
- Store away from direct sunlight.
- Protect from excessive heat and freezing.
Inactive ingredients
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Laureth-4, Fragrance, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Tetrasodium , Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide
Questions?
Call toll-free
877-256-4247 or
215-273-8755 (collect). 
www.tgel.com
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Distributed by:
JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC.
Skillman, NJ 08558
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 473 mL Bottle Carton
NEUTROGENA®
T/GEL®
therapeutic
shampoo
ORIGINAL FORMULA
clinically proven
long-lasting
relief of itching
and flaking
psoriasis, seborrheic
dermatitis, dandruff
starts working after
just one use
pH balanced formula
DERMATOLOGIST
RECOMMENDED BRAND
Neutrogena®
2% PURIFIED NEUTAR®
(COAL TAR 0.5%)
16 FL. OZ. (473 mL)
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Original Formula
- Coal Tar
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
- POLYSORBATE 20
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE
- WATER
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
- COCO MONOETHANOLAMIDE
- LAURETH-4
- SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
- SODIUM CHLORIDE
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
- EDETATE SODIUM
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 69968-0763 | 69968-0763-4, 69968-0763-8, 69968-0763-1 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | 00YIU5438U | IACT |
| POLYSORBATE 20 | 7T1F30V5YH | IACT |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 55X04QC32I | IACT |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | BPV390UAP0 | IACT |
| COCO MONOETHANOLAMIDE | C80684146D | IACT |
| LAURETH-4 | 6HQ855798J | IACT |
| SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | 8W46YN971G | IACT |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 451W47IQ8X | IACT |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5OCF3O11KX | IACT |
| EDETATE SODIUM | MP1J8420LU | IACT |
| COAL TAR | R533ESO2EC | ACTIB |
Source Document#
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OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| f78a9d44-0ca4-2512-e053-6394a90a3f20 | dea5f9bb-8159-1b0b-e053-2a95a90a6199 | 2023-03-23 | Warnings | f78a9d44-0ca4-2512-e053-6394a90a3f20 dea5f9bb-8159-1b0b-e053-2a95a90a6199 |
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