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5% MINOXIDIL SERUM

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
GUANGZHOU YUSONG FINE CHEMICLS Co., Ltd
Label updated
2026-08-18
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINOXIDIL
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Active Ingredient(s)

Minoxidil 5% w/v

Purpose

Hair Regrowth Treatment

Use

Use to regrow hair on the vertex (top of
scalp) in men with androgenetic alopecia.

Warnings

For external use only.

Do not use

▪ you are a woman
▪ your hair loss pattern is different from the examples shown on the carton
▪ you have no family history of hair loss
▪ your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy
▪ you do not know the reason for your hair loss
▪ you are under 18 years of age
▪ 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.

Label information

▪ 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 2 months with twice a day usage. For some people, you may
need to use this product 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 all people.

Label information

▪ 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
▪ If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at
1-800-222-1222.

Directions

Apply 1 mL twice a day directly onto the
scalp in the hair loss area for men only.
Using more or more often will not improve
results. Loss will begin again if use is
stopped. Continued use is necessary to
increase and keep your hair regrowth, or
hair loss will begin again.

Other information

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Keep tightly closed.
Before use, read all information on carton. Keep the carton. It contains important information.

Inactive ingredients

Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin,
Butanediol, Glycine, Xanthan Gum,
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.

Package Label - Principal Display Panel

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DailyMed Set ID: 595d2e2f-ce05-3a42-e063-6294a90ab0d2 · Version 1
NDC: 84558-031