Minoxidil Topical Solution for Men
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Minoxidil, USP 2% w/v
Purpose
Hair regrowth treatment
Use
to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)
Warnings
For external use onlyFlammable: Keep away from fire or flame
Do not use if
- •your degree of hair loss is different than that shown on the side of this carton, because this product may not work for you
- •you have no family history of hair loss
- •your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy
- •your hair loss is associated with childbirth
- •you do not know the reason for your hair loss
- •you are under 18 years of age. Do not use on babies and children.
- •your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful
- •you use other medicines on the scalp
Ask a doctor before use if you have
heart disease
When using this product
- •do not apply on other parts of the body
- •avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with large amounts of cool tap water.
- •some people have experienced changes in hair color and/or texture
- •it takes time to regrow hair. You may need to use this product 2 times a day for at least 4 months before you see results.
- •the amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. This product will not work for everyone.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs
- •sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs
- •your hands or feet swell
- •scalp irritation or redness occurs
- •unwanted facial hair growth occurs
- •you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months
May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- •apply one mL with dropper 2 times a day directly onto the scalp in the hair loss area
- •using more or more often will not improve results
- •continued use is necessary to increase and keep your hair regrowth, or hair loss will begin again
Other information
- •see hair loss pictures on side of this carton
- •before use, read all information on carton and enclosed leaflet
- •keep the carton. It contains important information.
- •in clinical studies of mostly white men aged 18 to 49 years with moderate degrees of hair loss, the following response to minoxidil topical solution 2% for men was reported: 26% of men reported moderate to dense hair regrowth after using minoxidil topical solution 2% for men for 4 months (26% had moderate to dense regrowth; 33% had minimal regrowth). This compares with 11% of men reporting hair regrowth after using the placebo, the liquid without minoxidil in it, for 4 months (11% had moderate to dense regrowth; 31% had minimal regrowth).
- •store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Inactive ingredients
alcohol (60% v/v), propylene glycol, purified water
Questions?
1-800-432-8534 between 9 am and 4 pm EST, Monday–Friday.