Boots Hair Loss Treatment Regular Strength 2% solution

Maa: Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta

Kieli: englanti

Lähde: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Aktiivinen ainesosa:

Minoxidil

Saatavilla:

The Boots Company Plc

ATC-koodi:

D11AX01

INN (Kansainvälinen yleisnimi):

Minoxidil

Annos:

20mg/1ml

Lääkemuoto:

Cutaneous solution

Antoreitti:

Cutaneous

luokka:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription tyyppi:

Invalid to prescribe in NHS primary care

Tuoteyhteenveto:

BNF: 13090000; GTIN: 5045093463313

Pakkausseloste

INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Hair Loss Treatment Regular Strength
(Minoxidil)
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE
BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW.
This medicine is available without prescription, however, you still
need to use this product
carefully to get the best results from it. Keep this leaflet as you
may need to read it again.
Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
1. WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS:

MINOXIDIL which acts on the scalp to help hair growth on the bald
area.
This solution is used for the treatment of common hereditary baldness
(a condition called
alopecia androgenetica).
2. IS THIS MEDICINE SUITABLE FOR YOU?
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU:

are ALLERGIC to minoxidil or any of the other ingredients

suffer from high blood pressure, whether treated or not

have scalp conditions, including psoriasis (an itchy inflammatory skin
condition) or
sunburn

have a shaved scalp

are using other medicines or occlusive dressings, such as plasters or
air tight dressings,
on your scalp

are pregnant or breast feeding

are younger than 18 years or older than 65 years.
IF YOU ARE USING OTHER MEDICINES THAT ARE APPLIED TO THE SCALP WHICH
CONTAIN ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS, PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE
TAKING THIS
MEDICINE:

corticosteroids

tretinoin

dithranol

petrolatum

guanethidine.
These medicines may cause minoxidil to be absorbed quickly and
increase the risk of side
effects.
IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEDICINES PLEASE SEE YOUR
DOCTOR:

medicines for high blood pressure that dilate (widen) the blood
vessels, such as
hydralazine.
INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS MEDICINE:

CONTAINS PROPYLENE GLYCOL.
May cause skin irritation.

CONTAINS ETHANOL (ALCOHOL).
Can cause burning and irritation to the eyes. If the product comes
into contact with the
eyes, broken skin or lining of the mouth, throat or nose,