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For the treatment of moderate male-pattern hair loss in adult males.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
For cutaneous use.
Do not ingest. It should only be applied directly to the scalp area.
For adult men aged 18-65 years. The recommended dose is 1ml of solution every 12 hours (1ml is equivalent to 10 metered sprays). The hair and scalp must be completely dry when applying the product.. Spread the solution using your fingertips on the treatment area, starting from the centre. To be applied to the hair only. For external use only. Read the package leaflet before use.
Hazards and Cautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, complementary therapies or if you have a medical condition. This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition or taking any medications such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for further warnings, precautions, side effects and instructions for use for this product.
Do not exceed 2 ml of solution in one day and do not use more than twice a day. Wash hands after use.
This product should not be used by women.
Do not use this medicine if you have high blood pressure (even if it is being treated) or if you have any condition that is affecting your scalp.
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have heart disease or a circulation disorder.
The solution is flammable. Do not use while smoking, or near any naked flame or heat source. Avoid exposure of the container and contents to naked flames during use, storage and disposal.
Further information
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You may need to use this medicine twice daily for at least 2 months before you see new hair growth, this is because hair growth is a slow process.
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Hair growth may be soft and downy at the start but should eventually become the same as normal hair.
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When you stop using this medicine, the hair that has regrown may disappear after 3-4 months and the balding/hair loss process will continue. Continued use is necessary to increase and maintain hair re-growth or hair loss will begin again.
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If you have no improvement in your hair growth after 4 months of use, you should discontinue treatment.
Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if any side effects occur.
Storage
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Once opened, use within 30 days. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well ventilated place.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Each ml of solution contains 50mg of minoxidil.
Also contains: Ethanol 96%, propylene glycol and purified water. See leaflet for further information.