Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical).
Effectiveness: Minoxidil topical solution may not work for everyone. Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical) is for the scalp of someone who has male pattern baldness or female hair loss or thinning. It has not been shown to work for someone who has a receding hairline. Shedding of hair may occur within 2 to 6 weeks of starting to use this product. If shedding persists beyond 2 weeks, contact your doctor. If you do not see any results after 6 months of using this product, contact your doctor.
Eye irritation: Minoxidil will cause irritation and burning of the eyes and nasal passages. If the medication comes in contact with the eyes, flush the eyes well with cool water.
Hair treatments: It is not known if hair colouring, perming, or relaxing agents affect Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical). To avoid irritation to the scalp, make sure Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical) has been washed off the hair and scalp before using these products. Do not reapply minoxidil for 24 hours after using a chemical treatment to make sure your scalp has not been irritated by the perm or colour treatment.
Heart disease: Although Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical) is intended to be used as a topical (surface only) treatment for the scalp, it may be absorbed into the bloodstream and have an effect on heart disease. People with heart disease should discuss with their doctor how Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical) may affect their medical condition, how their medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical), and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical) should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical), stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical) passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are using minoxidil, it may affect your baby. Women who are breast-feeding should not use minoxidil.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical) have not been established for children under 18 years of age.
Seniors: The safety and effectiveness of using Hair Regrowth Formula (Minoxidil-topical) have not been established for men over the age of 65 years.