MINOXIDIL FOR WOMEN- minoxidil solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MINOXIDIL (UNII: 5965120SH1) (MINOXIDIL - UNII:5965120SH1)

Available from:

CVS Pharmacy

INN (International Name):

MINOXIDIL

Composition:

MINOXIDIL 2 g in 100 mL

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Hair regrowth treatment to regrow hair on the scalp

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

MINOXIDIL FOR WOMEN- MINOXIDIL SOLUTION
CVS PHARMACY
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MINOXIDIL TOPICAL SOLUTION FOR WOMEN
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT_
Minoxidil, USP 2% w/v
_PURPOSE_
Hair regrowth treatment
_USE_
to regrow hair on the scalp
_WARNINGS_
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
FLAMMABLE: Keep away from fire or flame
DO NOT USE IF
your degree of hair loss is more 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_
part your hair and apply with dropper one mL 2 times a day directly
onto the scalp in the area of hair
thinning/loss
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