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Minoxidil

Scalp solution that regrows hair in hereditary hair loss.

Clinical information

Common uses

hereditary hair loss (used twice daily for months)

Common side effects

scalp irritation or redness
changes in hair colour or texture
unwanted facial hair growth

Cautions

stop if chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness or dizziness
stop if sudden weight gain or swollen hands and feet
not under 18, or on red, infected or painful scalp
flammable — keep away from flame

Interactions

other scalp medicines (do not combine)

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, minoxidil topical solution (hair regrowth) label, setid b1bf381e-8f13-4a7e-a2f6-ba750d4d67e7 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations8

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Hair 4 U	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	10% w/v	authorized medicine importers	POM
Hair 4 U	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	5% w/v	authorized medicine importers	POM
Minoxidil	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	2% v/v (60ml bottle)	—	POM
Minoxidil	Tablet	5mg	—	POM
Minoxidil	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	5% w/v	—	POM
Minoxidil	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	10% w/v	—	POM
Mintop	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	2% v/v (60ml bottle)	authorized medicine importers	POM
Mintop Forte	Topical Preparations ( Solution )	5% v/v (60ml bottle)	authorized medicine importers	POM