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Minoxidil(for Men)

Dosage form
AEROSOL, FOAM
Labeler
RESTORATION HOLDINGS, LLC
Label updated
2024-12-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINOXIDIL
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유효 성분

Minoxidil 5% w/w (without propellant)

성분·작용

Hair regrowth treatment for men

주의사항

For external use only.

For use by men only.

Extremely Flammable: Avoid fire, flame, or smoking during and immediately following application.

Do not use if

  • you are a woman
  • your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on side of this carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp. 5% minoxidil topical foam is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline.
  • 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. 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. Results may occur at 2 months with twice a day usage. For some men, 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 men.

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. (1-800-222-1222)

복용법·사용법

  • apply half a capful 2 times a day to the scalp in the hair loss area
  • massage into scalp with fingers, then wash hands well
  • see enclosed leaflet for complete directions on how to use
  • 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
Label information
  • hair growth has been shown in a clinical study of men (mostly white) aged 18-49 years who used it for 4 months
  • 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.
  • store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container.
  • do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
첨가제

butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, citric acid anhydrous, dehydrated alcohol, isobutane, lactic acid, n-butane, polysorbate 60, propane, purified water, stearyl alcohol

제조사 문의
  • Call 1-866-923-4914
Label information

Keep out of reach of children

효능·용도

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

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e18223ad-642e-81a5-e053-2a95a90a0752 · Version 7
NDC: 82796-100