Minoxidil (Topical)
Brand Names : Gen-Minoxidil, Minoxigaine, Rogaine, Rogaine Extra Strength For Men, Rogaine For Men, Rogaine For Women, Apo-Gain
Category- Hair growth stimulant, alopecia androgenetica,
topical
DescriptionMinoxidil (mi-NOX-i-dil)
applied to the scalp is used to stimulate hair growth in adult men and women
with a certain type of baldness. The exact way that this medicine works is
not known.
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.
In the U.S., this medicine is available without a prescription. In Canada,
this medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. It is available
in the following dosage form:
Topical
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Topical solution (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Rogaine Extra Strength For Men
- Rogaine For Men
- Rogaine For Women
In Canada—
- Apo-Gain
- Gen-Minoxidil
- Minoxigaine
- Rogaine
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
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