Minoxidil

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

Drug FactsLabel updated 2025-10-08

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Drug facts

Used for: Use to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)
Do not take if: Do not use if 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.

What it does

Hair Regrowth

While you are taking it

When Using Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with a large amount of cool tap water.

Side effects, and when to stop

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs. Sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs. Scalp irritation or redness occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Who should not take it

Do not use if 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.

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

Keeping it away from children

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Active ingredient

Minoxidil 5% w/w

Use

Use to regrow hair of the scalp and beard growth for men and wemen

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Minoxidil; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/minoxidil
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 2). Minoxidil. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/minoxidil
AMA 11th: Minoxidil. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/minoxidil

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