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PATIENT INFORMATION
Women’s Minoxidil(min-OX-i-dil)Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)
Hair Regrowth Treatment
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Clinically Proven to Regrow Hair
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Please read this leaflet carefully. It will help you understand how to use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) and what to expect from its use. It takes time to regrow hair. Results may occur at 3 months with once daily usage. For some women, you may need to use this product for at least 6 months before you see results. If you have any questions after reading this leaflet, or anytime while using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), you should ask your health care professional or call Actavis at 1-800-432-8534.
What is Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) is white foam containing 5% minoxidil for use only on the scalp to help regrow hair in women.
Who may use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) may be appropriate for you if you are an adult who is at least 18 years old and experiencing gradually thinning hair or gradual hair loss on the top of your scalp. The common hereditary thinning or hair loss process begins slowly and may become noticeable only after years of gradual loss.
Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) is for general thinning of hair on the top of the scalp as shown below. Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) has been shown to regrow hair in women with the degrees of hair loss shown. If women have more hair loss than shown, Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) may not work.
Many of those experiencing hair loss have other family members with gradual thinning of hair or hair loss. If there is no family history of gradual thinning or gradual hair loss, or hair loss is patchy, see your doctor.
Who should NOT use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) will not prevent or improve hair loss related to pregnancy, the use of some prescription and non-prescription medications, certain severe nutritional problems (very low body iron; excessive vitamin A intake), the recently discontinued use of birth control pills, low thyroid states (hypothyroidism), chemotherapy, or diseases which cause scarring of the scalp. Also, Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) will not improve hair loss due to:
Do not use if you are not sure of the reason for your hair loss.
Will Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) work for me?
The amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. Not everyone will respond to Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam). The response to Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) cannot be predicted. No one will be able to grow back all their hair.
To see your best results with Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), make sure you apply the product directly to the scalp once daily. For some women, Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) may not work.
How soon can I expect results from using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
Since normal hair usually grows only ½ to 1 inch per month, hair regrowth with Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) also takes time. Generally new hair growth is slow for an Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) user. Results may be seen as early as 3 months with once daily use. For some women, it may take at least 6 months for results to be seen. If you do not see any results after 6 months, stop using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) and seek the advice of your doctor.
When you first begin to use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), your hair loss may continue for up to 2 weeks. This increase in hair loss is expected and is temporary. However, if it continues after two weeks, see your physician.
If Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) is working, what will the hair look like?
At first, hair growth may be soft, downy, and colorless hairs. After further use, the new hairs should be the same color and thickness as the other hairs on your scalp.
How long do I need to use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
If you respond to Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), you need to use it once daily to keep and continue the hair regrowth. Up to 3 months of usage may be needed to see your best results from Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam).
What happens if I completely stop using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)? Will I keep the new hair?
Continuous use of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) is needed to maintain hair regrowth. If you stop using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), the normal hair loss process will start again. You will probably lose your newly regrown hair in three to four months.
How do I use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
For best results, apply half a capful once a day directly to the scalp in the hair loss area. Using more than the recommended amount will not improve results. Each can should last two months, if used as directed. Never take this product by mouth or apply to other parts of the body. Please refer to the “Directions for Use” section of this leaflet.
When do I use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
Apply Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) once daily. If you apply at night, allow application to dry completely before going to bed.
What if I forget to use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) or miss a dose?
If you miss one daily dose of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), just continue with your next dose. You should not make up for missed doses.
Can I use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) more than once a day? Will it work faster, better?
No. Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) will not work faster or better if used more than once a day. More frequent use or larger doses have not been shown to speed up hair growth and may increase your chances of side effects.
What kind of shampoo should I use with Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
If you wash your scalp before applying Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), use a mild shampoo.
Can I use hair sprays, mousses, conditioners, gels, etc.?
Yes. There is no reason to change your usual hair care routine when using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam). However, you should apply Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) first and wait for it to dry before applying your styling aids.
Can I have my hair colored or permed or use hair relaxers while using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
Yes. We have no evidence that coloring, perming, or using relaxers on your hair change the effect of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam). However, because the use of a permanent wave and hair color can cause scalp irritation on certain people, we recommend the following precautions:
Missing one day of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) will not affect your hair regrowth results.
Can I apply Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) and wash my hair an hour later?
No. For Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) to work best, you should allow Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) to remain on the scalp for about 4 hours before washing.
Directions for Use
TO OPEN:
TO CLOSE:
OPEN CONTAINER | PART THE HAIR | HOLD CAN STRAIGHT UP SIDE DOWN | USE YOUR FINGERS |
Are there any special warnings about the use of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
For external use only
Extremely Flammable: Avoid fire, flame, or smoking during and immediately following application.
Do not use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease.
When using this product
Stop use and ask a doctor if
May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
What are the most common side effects with Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
The most common side effects are itching and other skin irritations of the treated area of the scalp. Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) contains alcohol, which would cause burning or irritation of the eyes or sensitive skin areas. If Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) accidentally gets into these areas, rinse with large amounts of cool tap water. Stop using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) and contact your doctor if irritation persists.
Can Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) produce unwanted hair?
Unwanted hair growth has been reported on the face and on other parts of the body with minoxidil use. The unwanted hair growth may be caused by the transfer of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) to areas other than the scalp, or by absorption into the circulatory system of low levels of the active ingredient, or by a medical condition not related to the use of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam).
If you experience unwanted hair, discontinue using Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) and see your doctor for recommendations about appropriate treatment. After stopping use of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), the unwanted hair, if caused by the use of Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam), should go away over time. You can take steps to decrease the chances for unwanted hair growth:
Can I use Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) for baldness or hair loss in babies and children?
No. Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) must not be used to treat baldness or hair loss in babies or children.
What factors may increase the risk of serious side effects with Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam)?
Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) should be applied only to the scalp. The risk of side effects may be greater when Women’s Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) is applied to other parts of the body.
If you have any other questions, ask your health care professional or call Actavis at 1-800-432-8534.
Store at Controlled Room Temperature 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F).
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Made in USA
Distributed by:
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA
Revised – October 2015
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