Gainextra

Gainextra helps you grow hair on your scalp.

Gainextra will not lead to permanent hair regrowth on your scalp. You need to keep using the product to maintain the regrowth of your hair.

Gainextra may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Do not use Gainextra if the skin on your scalp is red, swollen, irritated, or infected.

Do not use Gainextra if your scalp skin is red, swollen, irritated, or infected. This could lead to more of the medication being absorbed by your body, which might be dangerous.

Check the medicine label carefully to ensure Gainextra is suitable for your specific type of hair loss.

Use only the Gainextra formula designed for your gender. Women should not use products meant specifically for men.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Gainextra if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• heart disease.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known if Gainextra will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known if minoxidil topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not use this medicine on anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although the risk of serious side effects is low when Gainextra is put on the skin, side effects can happen if the medicine gets into your bloodstream.

Gainextra may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe scalp irritation;
• unwanted growth of facial hair;
• chest pain, fast heartbeats;
• swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain;
• feeling light-headed, like you might pass out;
• headache, dizziness, confusion; or
• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

Common side effects of Gainextra may include:

• changes in the color or texture of your hair.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Using more of this medicine than recommended will not speed up hair growth, and may cause dangerous side effects.

This medicine comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Dry your hair and scalp before applying Gainextra.

Apply the recommended amount to the affected areas of the scalp. Gainextra is usually applied twice daily, in the morning and at night.

Wash your hands after applying Gainextra.

Use Gainextra only on your scalp. Do not use on any other part of your body.

It may take up to 4 months or longer before you notice new hair growth. New hair may be soft, colorless, and barely visible. With further treatment, the hair should begin to have the same color and thickness as your existing hair.

Talk to your doctor if you do not see any hair growth after 4 months of treatment.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep the Gainextra foam canister away from open flame or high heat, such as in a car on a hot day. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is close to the time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

An overdose of Gainextra is not expected to cause harm. If someone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not get Gainextra in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse the area thoroughly with water.

Do not use other skin products on the areas you treat with Gainextra, unless your doctor advises you to.

It is unlikely that other medications you take by mouth or through injection will affect minoxidil topical. However, many medications can interact with one another. Inform all your healthcare providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.