NDC 0472-0066 Minoxidil Regular Strength For Men
Solution Topical
Product Information
What is NDC 0472-0066?
The NDC code 0472-0066 is assigned by the FDA to the product Minoxidil Regular Strength For Men which is a human over the counter drug product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc.. The product's dosage form is solution and is administered via topical form. This page includes all the important details about this product, including active and inactive ingredients, pharmagologic classes, product uses and characteristics, UNII information, RxNorm crosswalk and the complete product label.
What are the uses for Minoxidil Regular Strength For Men?
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
Product Details
What are Minoxidil Regular Strength For Men Active Ingredients?
- MINOXIDIL 2 g/100mL - A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371)
Minoxidil Regular Strength For Men Active Ingredients UNII Codes
- MINOXIDIL (UNII: 5965120SH1)
- MINOXIDIL (UNII: 5965120SH1) (Active Moiety)
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
- RxCUI: 311723 - minoxidil 2 % Topical Solution
- RxCUI: 311723 - minoxidil 20 MG/ML Topical Solution
- RxCUI: 311723 - minoxidil 2 GM per 100 ML Topical Solution
Minoxidil Regular Strength For Men Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
- ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
- WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
Pharmacologic Class(es)
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Patient Education
Minoxidil Oral
Minoxidil Oral is pronounced as (mi nox' i dill)
Why is minoxidil oral medication prescribed?Minoxidil Topical
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is in a class of medications called vasodilators. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that...
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Minoxidil Topical is pronounced as (mi nox' i dill)
Why is minoxidil topical medication prescribed?
Minoxidil is used to stimulate hair growth and to slow balding. It is most effective for people under 40 years of age whose hair loss is recent. Minoxidil has no effect o...
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Minoxidil Regular Strength For Men Product Label
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Product Label Table of Contents
Active Ingredient
Minoxidil, USP 2% w/v
Purpose
Hair regrowth treatment
Use
to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)
Warnings
For external use only
Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame
Do Not Use If
- your degree of hair loss is different than that shown on the side of this carton, because this product may not work for you
- you have no family history of hair loss
- your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy
- your hair loss is associated with childbirth
- 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. You may need to use this product 2 times a day 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 everyone.
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
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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
- 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.
- in clinical studies of mostly white men aged 18 to 49 years with moderate degrees of hair loss, the following response to minoxidil topical solution 2% for men was reported: 26% of men reported moderate to dense hair regrowth after using minoxidil topical solution 2% for men for 4 months (26% had moderate to dense regrowth; 33% had minimal regrowth). This compares with 11% of men reporting hair regrowth after using the placebo, the liquid without minoxidil in it, for 4 months (11% had moderate to dense regrowth; 31% had minimal regrowth).
- store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Inactive Ingredients
alcohol (60% v/v), propylene glycol, purified water
Questions?
1-800-432-8534 between 9 am and 4 pm EST, Monday–Friday.
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Compare to the active ingredient in Men’s Rogaine®*
NDC 0472-0066-73
Regular Strength
FOR MEN
Minoxidil Topical
Solution, USP 2%
HAIR REGROWTH
TREATMENT
Reactivates Hair Follicles
to Stimulate Regrowth
Clinically Proven to
Help Regrow Hair
Unscented
FOR BEST RESULTS
APPLY DIRECTLY TO SCALP
TWICE DAILY
ONE MONTH SUPPLY
One 60 mL (2 fl oz) Bottle
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