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Minoxidil

Minoxidil is an over-the-counter medicine (Arteriolar Vasodilator). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.

Type
Over the counter (OTC)
Brand names
hair regrowth treatment, hims hair regrowth treatment, Womens Rogaine Unscented, hers hair regrowth treatment, members mark hair regrowth treatment
Drug class
Arteriolar Vasodilator
Taken
Topical
Label
Kenvue Brands LLC, revised November 13, 2024 · full label on DailyMed

Purpose

Hair regrowth treatment for women

What it is used for

to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (see pictures on side of this carton)

Active ingredient

Minoxidil 5% w/w (without propellant)

Do not use

if your degree of hair loss is different than that shown on 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 use more than directed 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. Results may occur at 3 months with once daily use. For some women, you may need to use this product once a day for at least 6 months before you see results. the amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. This product will not work for all women.

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 6 months

Warnings

For external use only. Extremely Flammable Avoid fire, flame, or smoking during and immediately following application. Do not use if your degree of hair loss is different than that shown on 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 use more than directed 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. Results may occur at 3 months with once daily use. For some women, you may need to use this product once a day for at least 6 months before you see results. the amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. This product will not work for all women. 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 6 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.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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.

Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.

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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 4d328537-b7f5-43cc-9837-c5a0c6c390f8.


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