Drug Reference
Minoxidil
Pyrimidine derivatives
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Pyrimidine derivatives
- Action class
- Arteriolar Vasodilator
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
RegoxidineRogaine
Available as
20 MG/ML50 MG/ML10 MG · Oral Tablet2.5 MG · Oral Tablet5 MG · Oral Tablet0.05 MG/MG · Topical Gel5 MG/ML · Topical Solution2 MG/ML · Topical Solution5 MG/ML20 MG/ML · Topical Solution50 MG/ML · Topical Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)
How to use / dosing
Directions • apply one mL with dropper 2 times a day directly onto the scalp in the hair loss area • 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
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…hair regrowth in 4 months May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only. For use by men only. Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame Do not use if • you are a woman • your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on the side of this carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp. Minoxidil topical solution 5% 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)
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- RMMZ 5% MINOXIDIL WITH BIOTIN TOPICALSOLUTION (MINOXIDIL) SOLUTION [GUANGZHOU YILONG COSMETICS.,LTD]
- YZMOFFER MINOXIDIL SERUM (MINOXIDIL SERUM) LIQUID [SHENZHEN XINXIN YUNHAI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.]
- MINOXIDIL HAIR GENERATION SERUM (5% MINOXIDIL WITH BIOTIN) PASTE [GUANGZHOU CHUANMA INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO.,LTD.]
- 5% MINOXIDIL(FOR MEN) (MINOXIDIL) AEROSOL, FOAM [GUANGZHOU ARIEL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.]
- MINOXIDIL HAIR GROWTH SERUM (MINOXIDIL) LIQUID [GUANGZHOU ARIEL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.