Minoxidil 5% (For Men)
Minoxidil 5% (For Men) is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient MINOXIDIL manufactured by Kroger Company administered by TOPICAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20221024.
- Generic name
- MINOXIDIL
- Manufacturer
- Kroger Company
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- TOPICAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 59450-210
- Application
- ANDA209074
- Label effective
- 20221024
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
Use to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of this carton)
Dosage & Administration
Directions 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
Contraindications
Not available.
Warnings
Warnings 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)
Adverse Reactions
Not available.