On this page · 9 sections
- What is Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women?
- Warnings
- Before taking this medicine
- Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women side effects
- How should I use Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women?
- What happens if I miss a dose?
- What happens if I overdose?
- What other drugs will affect Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women?
- Common questions about Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women
Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women
Generic name: minoxidil topical
Brand names: Gainextra, Hair Regrowth Treatment For Men, Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women, Regoxidine (For Women), Rogaine, Rogaine Extra Strength
What is Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women?
Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women is used to help you regrow hair on your scalp.
Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women will not cause permanent regrowth of scalp hair. You must continue using the product to maintain the regrowth of your hair.
Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.
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Warnings
Do not use Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women if your scalp skin is red, swollen, irritated, or infected.
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Before taking this medicine
Do not use Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women 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 Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women will treat your specific type of hair loss.
Use only the Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women formula that is made for your gender. Women should not use this medicine products that are made specifically for men.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women if you have other medical conditions, especially:
- heart disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether 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.
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Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women side effects
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 Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women is applied to the skin, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream.
Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe scalp irritation;
- unwanted growth of facial hair;
- chest pain, fast heartbeats;
- swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- headache, dizziness, confusion; or
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
Common side effects of Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women 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.
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How should I use Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women?
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 Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women.
Apply the recommended amount to the affected areas of the scalp. Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women is usually applied twice daily, in the morning and at night.
Wash your hands after applying Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women.
Use Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women 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 Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women 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.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.
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What happens if I overdose?
An overdose of Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.
Avoid getting Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse the area with water.
Do not use other skin products on the areas you treat with Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women, unless your doctor instructs you to.
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What other drugs will affect Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women?
It is unlikely that other medicines you take by mouth or through injections will affect minoxidil topical applied to your skin. However, many medicines can interact with each other. Inform all of your health care providers about every medicine you are using, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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