Neutrogena T/Gel and Niraparib Tosylate

• Generic Name: coal tar topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Balnetar, Denorex Extra Strength, DHS Tar Shampoo, Elta Tar, Ionil T, MG217 Medicated Tar, Neutrogena T/Gel, Oxipor VHC, Psoriasin, Scytera, Tarsum, Tegrin Medicated, Theraplex T, Novaflor, Acidophilus Extra Strength, Floranex, Flora-Q 2, RisaQuad 2, Acidophilus Probiotic Blend

Coal tar is a by-product of coal processing.

Neutrogena T/Gel (for the skin) is used to treat the skin symptoms of psoriasis, including dryness, redness, flaking, scaling, and itching. Coal tar is not a cure for psoriasis, and it will provide only temporary relief of skin symptoms.

Coal tar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: niraparib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zejula

Maintenance therapy of recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer in patients in complete or partial response following platinum-based chemotherapy (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).

In the principal efficacy study (NOVA), niraparib maintenance therapy substantially prolonged progression-free survival in patients with platinum-sensitive epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer compared with placebo regardless of the presence or absence of germline BRCA mutations or homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) status.