Medicine guide

Minoxidil Topical Solution Usp, 2%

.02 g/mL · Solution

  • Available without prescription
  • Arteriolar Vasodilator
Active substance
Minoxidil 2%
Made by
Carol's Daughter, LLC

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 · 2026-03-19

What it is

Hair growth treatment

Used for
  • To regrow hair on the scalp
Do not take it if

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

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • 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
2other products contain Minoxidil 2% — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • to regrow hair on the scalp

From the official label · 2026-03-19 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • 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

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 Flammable: Keep away from flame Do not use if
  • 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
  • you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months. May be harmful if used when pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • 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

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • May be harmful if used when pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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.
  • 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 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)
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Keep tightly closed.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.

What kind of medicine it is

Hair growth treatment

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

alcohol, propylene glycol, purified water

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

1-877-540-2101

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)alcoholMatters 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.

Details

Made byCarol's Daughter, LLC
Active substanceMinoxidil 2%
Used inHeart, blood pressure and circulation
Strength.02 g/mL
FormSolution
RouteTopical
Packs1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX / 60 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC87532-001

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).

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