Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5 Percent w/w Cutaneous Foam Minoxidil , 3 Month's Supply Easy to Ese Foam, 73 ml (Pack of 3)

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Pump spray applicator: this is useful for large areas. Aim the pump at the centre of the bald area, press once and spread with fingertips over the entire bald area. Repeat for a total of 6 times to apply a dose of 1 ml. Avoid breathing spray mist. Another animal study showed that the uptake of 5% Minoxidil foam was five times higher than 5% Minoxidil solution two hours after application [2]. To make sure that this is the right treatment for you, before you start using minoxidil on your scalp, it is important that you speak with a doctor or pharmacist:

The half-life of topical minoxidil averaged 22 hours, compared to 1.49 hours for the oral formulation. Minoxidil and its metabolites are excreted almost entirely in the urine (97%), with a very minor degree of elimination via the faeces (3%). The primary efficacy criterion was non-vellus hair count in a 1.0cm 2 reference area of affected scalp. The mean changes observed in this parameter in these studies were significantly in favour of active treatment. A significant dose effect was also demonstrated. The results are summarized in the following table:Animal reproduction toxicity studies in rats and rabbits have shown signs of maternal toxicity and a risk to the foetus at exposure levels that are very high compared to those, intended for human exposure. A low, albeit remote, risk of foetal harm is possible in humans. Primary efficacy criterion was assessed by the mean change in non-vellus hair count in a 1.0 cm 2 reference area of affected scalp with baseline, as measured by macrophotography at Week 24. Clinically Proven To Regrow Hair In 8/10 Women - Scientifically formulated for women, to help reduce hereditary hair loss and thinning whilst encourage new hair growth. It promotes hair regrowth for hair that is fuller and more voluminous.

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to minoxidil, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice. How to store minoxidil scalp preparations Because of the concentration of minoxidil in Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5% w/w Cutaneous Foam, accidental ingestion has the potential of producing systemic effects related to the pharmacological action of the drug (2 g of Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5% w/w Cutaneous Foam contains 100 mg minoxidil; the maximum recommended adult dose for oral minoxidil administration in the treatment of hypertension). Signs and symptoms of minoxidil overdosage would primarily be cardiovascular effects associated with sodium and water retention. Tachycardia, hypotension, dizziness and lethargy can also occur. Minoxidil is the most effective hair loss treatment for women and the second most effective hair loss treatment for men, after finasteride. Finasteride is a tablet taken every day to combat male pattern baldness, and is sometimes branded in the UK as Propecia. However it must not be taken by women. In one study, Propecia was shown to be effective at halting hair loss and promoting regrowth in 90% of men who used it. Learn more about Finasteride (Propecia) here. Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding. Drug InteractionsTopical drugs, such as corticosteroids, tretinoin, dithranol or petrolatum, which alter the stratum corneum barrier, could result in increased absorption of minoxidil if applied concurrently. Although it has not been demonstrated clinically, there exists the theoretical possibility of absorbed minoxidil potentiating orthostatic hypotension caused by peripheral vasodilators. Do not use minoxidil on any areas of your scalp which are inflamed or sore. This is because it could be absorbed into your body and cause unwanted effects such as feeling faint, chest pain, or a rapid heartbeat. Also, do not use the preparation on any other areas of your body. Increased systemic absorption of minoxidil may potentially occur if higher-than-recommended doses of this product are applied to larger surface areas of the body or areas other than the scalp. The active treatment showed a statistically significant greater increase in hair count than the vehicle foam group (21.0 versus 4.3 hairs cm2) at week 16. A clear difference between treatment groups was already evident at week 8, increasing at week 12 and again at week 16. The subject`s rating of treatment benefit was statistically significantly better for the 5% minoxidil foam treatment group than placebo (1.4 vs 0.5) at week 16.

Immediately after using this medicine, wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them . Clinical Trials have not investigated the efficacy of Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5% w/w Cutaneous Foam beyond 16 weeks. Before using Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5% w/w Cutaneous Foam, the user should determine that the scalp is normal and healthy. Topical minoxidil should not be applied to inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin (see section 4.3). The systemic absorption of topically applied minoxidil from normal intact skin is low.Systemic absorption of minoxidil from topically applied solution ranges between 1% and 2% of the total applied dose compared to 90-100% of the oral formulation. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown a risk to the foetus at exposure levels that are very high compared to those intended for human exposure. There is potentially a risk of foetal harm in humans (see section 5.3).

Very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100,<1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000, <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000, <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Some consumers reported increased hair shedding upon initiation of therapy with this product. This is most likely due to minoxidil's action of shifting hairs from the resting telogen phase to the growing anagen phase (old hairs fall out as new hairs grow in their place). This temporary increase in hair shedding generally occurs two to six weeks after beginning treatment and subsides within a couple of weeks. If shedding persists (> 2 weeks), users should stop using this product and consult their doctor. Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any of the third party products and services advertised. Whether you choose to use Minoxidil foam or liquid, there are ways to maximise your hair loss results: Users should be aware that, whilst extensive use of Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5% w/w Cutaneous Foam has not revealed evidence that sufficient minoxidil is absorbed to have systemic effects, greater absorption because of misuse, individual variability, unusual sensitivity or decreased integrity of the epidermal barrier caused by inflammation or disease processes in the skin (eg. excoriations of the scalp, or scalp psoriasis) could lead, at least theoretically, to systemic effects.