Minoxidil
50 mg/mL · Solution
- Available without prescription
- Arteriolar Vasodilator
- Active substance
- Minoxidil
- Made by
- Walgreens
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-01-28
Hair regrowth treatment for men
- To regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)
If you are a woman your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on the side of this carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp.
All warnings ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)
From the official label · 2025-01-28 · DailyMed
How it works
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Minoxidil). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 1.
General Pharmacologic Properties Minoxidil is an orally effective direct acting peripheral vasodilator that reduces elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance.
Approximately 90% of the administered drug is metabolized, predominantly by conjugation with glucuronic acid at the N-oxide position in the pyrimidine ring, but also by conversion to more polar products.
Known metabolites exert much less pharmacologic effect than minoxidil itself; all are excreted principally in the urine.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-08-25
Do not take it if
- if you are a woman your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on the side of this carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp.
- Minoxidil topical solution 5% is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline.
- you have no family history of hair loss your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy 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
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
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
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
heart disease
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Stop and get help 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
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- For external use only.
- For use by men only.
- Flammable:
- Keep away from fire or flame
- Do not use
- 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.
- Results may occur at 2 months with twice a day usage.
- For some men, you may need to use this product 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 all men.
- 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.
- 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.
- Results may occur at 2 months with twice a day usage.
- For some men, you may need to use this product 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 all men.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
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. hair regrowth has not been shown to last longer than 48 weeks in large clinical trials with continuous treatment with minoxidil topical solution 5% for men In clinical studies with mostly white men aged 18 to 49 years with moderate degrees of hair loss, minoxidil topical solution 5% for men provided more hair regrowth than minoxidil topical solution 2%
- store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
What kind of medicine it is
Hair regrowth treatment for men
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
alcohol (30% v/v), propylene glycol (50% v/v), purified water
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Alcohol (ethanol)
alcohol (30% v/v)
Matters for children, in pregnancy, in recovery and with some medicines.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (29)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 29 of 29
- MinoxidilThis oneWithout prescriptionWalgreensAlcohol (ethanol)
- Growell Mens Hair Regrowth Treatment 5 MinoxidilWithout prescriptionAPIRA SCIENCE, INC.Alcohol (ethanol)
- Tomum Hair Growth Treatment for Men Minoxidil UnscentedWithout prescriptionBELLEKA INCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Nuvarra Mens Minoxidil Hair Regrowth TreatmentWithout prescriptionBionetics Health LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Probliva Mens Extra Strength MinoxidilWithout prescriptionCAVTECH HOLDING LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Stafenit Hair Regrowth Treatment Topical MinoxidilWithout prescriptionCozesmoAlcohol (ethanol)
- Ds Labs Spectral Uhp Men S Extra Strength Hair Regrowth TreatmentWithout prescriptionDS Healthcare GroupAlcohol (ethanol)
- Colorsmith Hair Regrowth Treatment Mens Minoxidil Topical Solution Extra StrengthWithout prescriptionESALON.COM, LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Follicly Minoxidil Hair Regrowth TreatmentWithout prescriptionFollicly LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Davv Minoxidil Topical Solution Mens Hair Regrowth TreatmentWithout prescriptionGood Manager Holdings IncAlcohol (ethanol)
- Mens Extra Strength Minoxidil Hair Growth TreatmentWithout prescriptionHairmax International, LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Happy Head Mens Extra Strength MinoxidilWithout prescriptionHappy Head, IncAlcohol (ethanol)
- Intelligent Mens Minoxidil Extra Strength 5 MinoxidilWithout prescriptionINTELLIGENT ELEPHANT, LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Mens Rogaine Extra Strength UnscentedWithout prescriptionKenvue Brands LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Regrowthx Hair Regrowth Treatment MinoxidilWithout prescriptionNimex Group IncAlcohol (ethanol)
- Etaderm Mens Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment Extra StrengthWithout prescriptionNUEPHASE LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Olivita Extra Strength MinoxidilWithout prescriptionOlivita Beauty IncAlcohol (ethanol)
- Opusmeds Extra Strength MinoxidilWithout prescriptionOpus Meds LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Regenpure PrecisionWithout prescriptionSalonceuticals, Inc.Alcohol (ethanol)
- Santo Remedio Mens Hair Regrowth Treatment Minoxidil Topical Solution Extra Strength UnscentedWithout prescriptionSANTO REMEDIO LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Bosley Man 5 Minoxidil Topical SolutionWithout prescriptionScientific Hair Research, LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Bosley Minoxidil Topical Solution 5 (for Men)Without prescriptionScientific Hair Research, LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Dr. Bosley Minoxidil (for Men) Hair Regrowth TreatmentWithout prescriptionScientific Hair Research, LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Mens Jivexa Extra Strength MinoxidilWithout prescriptionSMC Essentials LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Suavecito 5% Minoxidil SolutionWithout prescriptionSUAVECITO, INC.Alcohol (ethanol)
- Rootvive Mens Hair Regrowth Treatment Extra Strength MinoxidilWithout prescriptionTrueRoot Labs LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Elevate Hair Regrowth Treatment 5Without prescriptionVAPOR PRO SHOPPE, LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Elevate Hair Regrowth Treatment 5 Minoxidil SolutionWithout prescriptionVAPOR PRO SHOPPE, LLCAlcohol (ethanol)
- Foligain Professional Series Extra Strength for Men Minoxidil Hair Regrowth TreatmentWithout prescriptionWR Group, Inc.Alcohol (ethanol)
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
Medicine passport: one printable page to show a pharmacist abroad
SpainNo exact match for this strength and form
CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form
NetherlandsNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | Walgreens |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Minoxidil |
| Used in | Heart, blood pressure and circulation |
| Strength | 50 mg/mL |
| Form | Solution |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER · 3 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 BOTTLE / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER · 3 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER |
| NDC | 0363-9971 |
| NDC | 0363-9973 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
32 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Tablet21 products
- Solution6 products
2 g/100mL2
2 g/100mL · 2 companies
5 g/100mL3
5 g/100mL · 3 companies
- 50 mg/mL
- Aerosol, Foam5 products
50 mg/g4
50 mg/g · 4 companies
- 50 mg/mL
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.