hair regrowth treatment
minoxidil · Solution · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Minoxidil 5% w/v
Purpose
Purpose Hair regrowth treatment for men
Uses
Use to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)
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)
Do not use
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
Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease
When using this product
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
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
Directions
• apply one mL with dropper 2 times a day directly onto the scalp in the hair loss area
• using more or more often will not improve results
• continued use is necessary to increase and keep your hair regrowth, or hair loss will begin again
Other information
Other information
• see hair loss pictures on side of this carton
• before use, read all information on carton and enclosed leaflet
• keep the carton. It contains important information.
• hair regrowth has not been shown to last longer than 48 weeks in large clinical trials with continuous treatment with minoxidil topical solution 5% for men
• in clinical studies with mostly white men aged 18-49 years with moderate degrees of hair loss, minoxidil topical solution 5% for men provided more hair regrowth than minoxidil topical solution 2%
• store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Keep tightly closed.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients alcohol, propylene glycol, purified water
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Amazon.com Services LLC (revised Sep 8, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Minoxidil in 15 products
hair regrowth treatment NDC products (15)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-667 | Minoxidil 5 g/100mL Solution | Amazon.com Services LLC | ANDA |
| 72288-674 | Minoxidil 5 g/100g Aerosol, Foam | Amazon.com Services LLC | ANDA |
| 69842-598 | Minoxidil 5 g/100mL Solution | CVS Pharmacy | ANDA |
| 69842-599 | Minoxidil 50 mg/g Aerosol, Foam | CVS Pharmacy | ANDA |
| 69842-797 | Minoxidil 2 g/100mL Solution | CVS Pharmacy | ANDA |
| 30142-632 | Minoxidil 5 g/100mL Solution | Kroger Company | ANDA |
| 41250-294 | Minoxidil 5 g/100g Aerosol, Foam | Meijer Distribution Inc | ANDA |
| 41250-749 | Minoxidil 50 mg/g Aerosol, Foam | Meijer Distribution Inc | ANDA |
| 41250-428 | Minoxidil 5 g/100mL Solution | Meijer, Inc. | ANDA |
| 79481-0070 | Minoxidil 2 g/100mL Solution | Meijer, Inc. | ANDA |
| 11822-1260 | Minoxidil 5 g/100mL Solution | Rite Aid Corporation | ANDA |
| 21130-611 | Minoxidil 5 g/100mL Solution | Safeway | ANDA |
| 0363-0032 | Minoxidil 5 g/100mL Solution | Walgreen Company | ANDA |
| 0363-0703 | Minoxidil 2 g/100mL Solution | Walgreen Company | ANDA |
| 81653-005 | Minoxidil 5 g/100mL Liquid | Guangzhou Jianyuan Biological Technology.Co.,Ltd | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is hair regrowth treatment used for?
Use to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)
Who makes hair regrowth treatment?
hair regrowth treatment is listed by 9 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Amazon.com Services LLC, CVS Pharmacy, Kroger Company, Meijer Distribution Inc.