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Introduction of
Minoxidil
Minoxidil applied to the scalp is used to stimulate hair
growth in adult men and women with a certain type of baldness.
If hair growth is going to occur with the use of minoxidil, it
usually occurs after the medicine has been used for several
months and lasts only as long as the medicine continues to be
used. Hair loss will begin again within a few months after
minoxidil treatment is stopped.
Precautions While Using
Minoxidil
It is important that your doctor check your progress at
regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working
properly and to check for unwanted effects.
Tell your doctor if you notice continued itching, redness, or
burning of your scalp after you apply minoxidil. If the
itching, redness, or burning is severe, wash the medicine off
and check with your doctor before using it again.
Hair loss may continue for 2 weeks after you start using
minoxidil. Tell your doctor if your hair loss continues after
2 weeks. Also, tell your doctor if your hair growth does not
increase after using minoxidil for 4 months.
Side Effects of Minoxidil
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some
unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the
following side effects occur
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Itching or skin rash
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Acne at site of application; burning of
scalp; increased hair loss; inflammation or soreness at
root of hair; reddened skin; swelling of face
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Blurred vision or other changes in vision;
chest pain; decrease of sexual ability or desire ; fast or
irregular heartbeat; flushing; headache; lightheadedness
; numbness or tingling of hands, feet, or face; swelling
of face, hands, feet, or lower legs; weight gain
Minoxidil Storage
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no
longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of
the reach of children.
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Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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