MINOXIDIL TOPICAL
(mi NOX i dill) Brand: Rogaine, Rogaine Extra Power, Ronoxidil
What is the most significant information I must know about minoxidil topical?
• Do not use minoxidil topical if the skin on your scalp is damaged, irritated, or sunburned. This may let more of the medicine to be absorbed by your body, which could be dangerous.
• Do not use this medicine on any part of your body another than your scalp. Application to another body parts can be dangerous.
• Do not use another topical commodity on your scalp during treatment with minoxidil topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What is minoxidil topical?
• The exact way that minoxidil topical works is not known.
• Minoxidil topical is used to treat male pattern baldness.
• Minoxidil topical may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till using minoxidil topical?
• Do not use minoxidil topical if the skin on your scalp is damaged, irritated, or sunburned. This may let more of the medicine to be absorbed by your body, which could be dangerous.
• Till using minoxidil topical speak your doctor if you have heart malady. Minoxidil absorbed by the body can affect the heart.
• Minoxidil topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether minoxidil topical will be deleterious to an unborn to child. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
• Minoxidil may affect a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How must I use minoxidil topical?
• Use minoxidil topical exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed in the package labeling. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Dry your hair and scalp till applying minoxidil topical.
• Apply the predesigned amount, generally 1 mL, to the affected areas of the scalp. Minoxidil topical is generally applied twice daily, in the morning and at night.
• Wash your hands after applying minoxidil topical.
• Avoid getting this medicine in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If this occurs, rinse the area with water.
• Do not use minoxidil topical if the skin on your scalp is damaged, irritated, or sunburned. This may let more of the medicine to be absorbed by your body, which could be dangerous.
• Do not use more than 2 mL of minoxidil topical in one day. More medicine will not magnify or hasten hair growth but it may reason dangerous side effects.
• Do not use this medicine on any part of your body another than your scalp. Application to another body parts can be dangerous.
• It may take 4 months or more till new hair growth is seen. New hair is generally soft, colorless, and hardly visible. With further treatment, the hair will become similar in color and thickness to existing hair.
• If no hair growth is seen after 4 months of treatment, discontinuation of minoxidil topical must be considered.
• If treatment is discontinued, new hair growth will generally be shed within a little months.
• Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Use the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following doze, skip the doze you missed and use only the following regularly scheduled doze. Do not use a double doze of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
• An overdose of minoxidil is not likely to occur.
• If an unusually big doze is applied, or if the medicine is ingested, search abnormal medical attention.
• Symptoms of a minoxidil topical overdose are not known but may include very low blood pressure (fainting, dizziness, confusion); an irregular or quick heart course; headache; and flushing (redness, warmth) of the skin.
What must I avoid while using minoxidil topical?
• Do not use this medicine on any part of your body another than your scalp. Application to another body parts can be dangerous.
• Do not use another topical commodity on your scalp during treatment with minoxidil topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of minoxidil topical?
• If you experience any of the next serious side effects, stop using minoxidil topical and search abnormal medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives);
· chest pain;
· irregular or very quick heartbeats;
· dizziness or lightheadedness; or
· fainting.
• Continue to use minoxidil topical and conversation to your doctor when it is convenient if you experience
· itching, redness, dryness, or flaking of the scalp; or
· a headache.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect minoxidil topical?
• Do not use another topical commodity on your scalp during treatment with minoxidil topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with minoxidil topical or affect your condition. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till using any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about minoxidil topical written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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