Indicated for the treatment of alopecia androgenetica in women (also known as female pattern hair loss) in women aged between 18 and 65. Onset and degree of hair regrowth may be variable among users. Younger users, whose hair has been thinning for a shorter period of time or who have a smaller area of thinning on the vertex are more likely to respond to the product, although individual responses cannot be predicted.
Women aged 18-65:
Hair and scalp should be thoroughly dry prior to topical application of this product. A dose of 1 g (equivalent to the volume of half a capful) of this product should be applied to the total affected areas of the scalp once daily. The total daily dosage should not exceed 1 g.
It may take once-daily applications for 12 to 24 weeks before evidence of hair growth can be expected. Users should discontinue treatment if there is no improvement seen after 24 weeks.
If hair regrowth occurs, once daily applications of this product are necessary for continued hair growth.
Paediatric population
Not recommended. The safety and effectiveness of this product in children and adolescents below the age of 18 years has not been established.
Method of administration
Hold can upside down and press nozzle to dispense foam onto the hand. Spread with fingertips over the affected areas and gently massage the foam into the scalp working from the back to the front of the scalp. Hands should be washed thoroughly after application.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Should not be used during pregnancy or lactation
SIDE EFFECTS
Chest pain, Hypertrichosis (unwanted non-scalp hair including facial hair growth in women), Pruritus (including rash pruritic generalised and eye pruritus), Rash (including pustular, papular, generalised, vestibular and macular rash), Dermatitis (including contact, allergic, atopic and seborrhoeic dermatitis).
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
minoxidil