Minoxidil Topical Solution, 5%
50 mg/mL · Solution
- Available without prescription
- Arteriolar Vasodilator
- Active substance
- Minoxidil Solution
- Made by
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
- 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 · 2026-03-04
Hair regrowth treatment for men
- To regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of this 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. 5% minoxidil topical solution is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline.
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 this carton)
From the official label · 2026-03-04 · DailyMed
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. 5% minoxidil topical solution 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 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 5% minoxidil topical solution for men In clinical studies with mostly white men aged 18 to 49 years with moderate degrees of hair loss, 5% minoxidil topical solution for men provided more hair regrowth than 2% minoxidil topical solution
- store at controlled room temperature 20º to 25º C (68º to 77º F)
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 and pets.
- (1-800-222-1222)
- 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
and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
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 (28.86% v/v), propylene glycol, purified water
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
Call toll-free 1-866-923-4914
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 (28.86% 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 (2)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
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Details
| Made by | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Minoxidil Solution |
| Used in | Heart, blood pressure and circulation |
| Strength | 50 mg/mL |
| Form | Solution |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE · 3 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 51672-2151 |
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).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.