Hair Regrowth Treatment

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Brand name
Hair Regrowth Treatment
Generic name
MINOXIDIL
Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
SPL set ID
7041e548-e3ff-4623-8c35-783c64d5f04c
SPL ID
56313e3e-d33a-4ace-b8c8-d0dcb9f2aaba
Version
4
Effective date
2025-05-22
Source export date
2026-09-28
Source partition
13
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0013-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
cd2e66336a5cd2223fa3995098fdbdb84c6a7ee5c0a4addb236ccb22dd1e6887
Import run
20260929T050834Z
Imported at
2026-09-29 06:37:25
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
TOPICAL

Warnings cross-check#

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warnings

Warnings For external use only. For use by men only. Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame Do not use if • you are a woman • your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on the side of this carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp. Minoxidil topical solution 5% is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline. • you have no family history of hair loss • your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy • you do not know the reason for your hair loss • you are under 18 years of age. Do not use on babies and children. • your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful • you use other medicines on the scalp Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease When using this product • do not apply on other parts of the body • avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with large amounts of cool tap water. • some people have experienced changes in hair color and/or texture • it takes time to regrow hair. Results may occur at 2 months with twice a day usage. For some men, you may need to use this product for at least 4 months before you see results. • the amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. This product will not work for all men. Stop use and ask a doctor if • chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs • sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs • your hands or feet swell • scalp irritation or redness occurs • unwanted facial hair growth occurs • you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months 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)

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