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OpusMeds Extra Strength Minoxidil

MINOXIDIL

Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see picture on side of carton)
Summary

Indications and usage Uses to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see picture on side of carton) Dosage and administration 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 Warnings and cautions Warnings: For external use only.

For use by men only.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see picture on side of carton) Dosage and administration 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 Warnings and cautions 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. 5% minoxidil topical solution 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 rightaway.

Monitoring

  • 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.
  • 5% minoxidil topical solution 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.