Regoxidine (For Women)

Regoxidine (For Women) is used to help you regrow hair on your scalp.

Regoxidine (For Women) will not cause permanent regrowth of scalp hair. You must continue using the product to keep the regrowth of your hair.

Regoxidine (For Women) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Do not use Regoxidine (For Women) if the skin on your scalp is red, swollen, irritated, or infected.

Do not use Regoxidine (For Women) if the skin on your scalp is red, swollen, irritated, or infected. This may allow more of the medicine to be absorbed by your body, which could be dangerous.

Check the medicine label carefully to ensure Regoxidine (For Women) will treat your specific type of hair loss.

Use only the Regoxidine (For Women) formula that is made for your gender. Women should not use this medicine that is made specifically for men.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Regoxidine (For Women) if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• heart disease.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Regoxidine (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.

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

Even though the chance of serious side effects is low when Regoxidine (For Women) is used on the skin, side effects can happen if the medicine gets into your bloodstream.

Regoxidine (For Women) may cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• severe scalp irritation;
• unwanted facial hair growth;
• chest pain, rapid heartbeats;
• swelling in your hands or feet, quick weight gain;
• feeling light-headed, as if you might faint;
• headache, dizziness, confusion; or
• flushing (warmth, redness, or a tingling sensation).

Common side effects of Regoxidine (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. Contact your doctor for medical advice regarding side effects. You can report side effects to the 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 Regoxidine (For Women).

Apply the recommended amount to the affected areas of the scalp. Regoxidine (For Women) is usually applied twice daily, in the morning and at night.

Wash your hands after applying Regoxidine (For Women).

Use Regoxidine (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 Regoxidine (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.

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.

An overdose of Regoxidine (For Women) is not expected to be harmful. Get emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Do not get Regoxidine (For Women) in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse the area with water.

Do not use other skin products on the areas you treat with Regoxidine (For Women), unless your doctor instructs you to.

It is unlikely that other medicines you take by mouth or inject will affect minoxidil topical. However, many medicines can interact with one another. Inform all your health care providers about all the medicines you are using, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.