Generic name: minoxidil topical [ mi-NOX-i-dil ]
Brand names: Rogaine, Ronoxidil, Rogaine Extra Strength, Rogaine Women's, Rogaine Men's Extra Strength, Hair Regrowth Treatment For Men, Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women
Dosage forms: topical foam (5%); topical solution (2%; 5%)
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents
What is minoxidil topical?
Minoxidil topical is used to help you regrow hair on your scalp.
minoxidil topical will not cause permanent regrowth of scalp hair. You must continue using the product to keep the regrowth of your hair.
Minoxidil topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use minoxidil topical if the skin on your scalp is red, swollen, irritated, or infected.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use minoxidil topical if the skin on your scalp is red, swollen, irritated, or infected. This may allow more of the medication to be absorbed by your body, which could be dangerous.
Check the medicine label carefully to make sure minoxidil topical will treat your specific type of hair loss.
Use only the minoxidil topical formula that is made for your gender. Women should not use minoxidil topical products that are made specifically for men.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use minoxidil topical if you have other medical conditions, especially:
heart disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether minoxidil topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregna...
