Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo 250ml

Suitable for

Adults and children 12 years and over

Age restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

This product is for cutaneous and external use only. This means it should only be used to treat the skin an your scalp.

• • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Do not use on inflamed or broken skin

The  shampoo should be applied as detailed below. You should then look at the dosing table to find out how often you can use the shampoo.

1. Wet hair thoroughly
2. Apply liberal amounts of shampoo and massage into the scalp to form a rich lather
3. Leave the lather one the scalp for several minutes
4. Rinse and repeat the application once more
5. Rinse thoroughly

Should not be used children under 12 years of age

Age and Dose

Adults and children aged 12 years and over – Apply shampoo as described anoved two to three times a week

• • Treatment should last about 6 weeks. If there is no improvement after 6 weeks consult your doctor or pharmacist
  • If irritation develops, stop using the shampoo and contact your doctor if necessary

If you or your child accidentally swallows T/Gel Shampoo, contact a doctor or your nearest accident and emergency department (Casualty) taking this pack with you.

Hazards and Cautions

Before using this shampoo

This product is suitable for most people. If you are in any doubt about using this product talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use this product:

• • If you have had a bad reaction to coal tar or any ingredients in the product
  • On inflammed or broken skin

If any of the above applied talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Special warnings about the product

• • Avoid contact with eyes
  • Coal tar may cause your skin to react to sunlight after use, so you should avoid direct sunlight immediately after use
  • In rare cases, there may be temporary discolouration of blond, bleached or tinted hair

Do not use if you are pregnant or breast feeding unless recommended by your doctor.

• • Methyl (E218) and Propyl (E216) Parahydroxybenzoate may cause allergice reactions which could be delayed

• • Ester of Bensoic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (E321) can mildly irritate the skin, eyes and mucous membranes

Possible side-effects

This product can have side-effects like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild.

Effects which may occur very rarely (less then 1 in 10,000)

• • Sensitivity to sunlight
  • Skin irritation and acne like breakout

If you experience any side-effects not included above or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage

Keep out of the sight and reach of children

Store away from direct sunlight

Do not store above 25°C

Do not use after the expiry date printed on the top of the carton

Retain carton for full instructions

Precautions

• • This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.

Active ingredients

Neutar Solubilised Coal Tar Extract

Ingredients

Active ingredients: Neutar Solubilised Coal Tar Extract 20 mg/ml

Also contains: Macrogol Laury Ether (4), Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Cocodiethanolamide, Cocamidopropyl Urea, Methyl Parahydoxybenzoate (E216), Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid Anhydrous, Perfume (contains Esters of Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate and Butylated Hydroxytoluene (E321), Sodium Chloride and Purifed Water