Drug Facts
Ingredient
| Active Ingredient |
Purpose |
|
Minoxidil 2% w/v
|
Hair regrowth treatment for women
|
Uses
to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures blow)
Warnings
For external use only. For use by women only.
Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame
Do not use if:
■ your degree of hair loss is more than that shown on the side of this carton. Minoxidil topical solution 2% may not work.
■ you have no family history of hair loss
■ hair loss is sudden and/or patchy
■ 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.
■ 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
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.
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
■ in clinical studies of mostly white women aged 18-45 years with mild to moderate degrees of hair loss, the following response to minoxidil topical solution 2% was reported: 19% of women reported moderate hair regrowth after using minoxidil topical solution 2% for 8 months (19% had moderate regrowth; 40% had minimal regrowth). This compares with 7% of women reporting moderate hair regrowth after using the placebo, the liquid without minoxidil in it, for 8 months (7% had moderate regrowth; 33% had minimal regrowth).
■ keep the carton. It contains important information.
■ store at 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F). Keep tightly closed. [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Inactive ingredients
■ alcohol (60% v/v), propylene glycol (20% v/v), purified water.
Questions or comments?
Serious side effects associated with use of the product may be
reported to the phone number provided below.
■ call toll free 1-800-756-4120 8:30AM to 5:00PM PST Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday, Sunday & all public holidays
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults should take two capsules daily with a meal and water, or as directed by a physician.
Detailed product information for Provillus for Women.