Regaine
Regaine 5% scalp solution men foam 180 ml
Regaine 5% scalp solution men foam 180 ml
Rogaine 5% foam contains minoxidil. Minoxidil causes hair regrowth and stabilizes the course of hair loss in men with receding hairlines and in the tonsural area of the scalp by revitalizing the hair follicles.
Rogaine 5% foam is used to treat men with hereditary hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). The drug is for external use on the scalp only.
Contraindications
Do not use Rogaine 5% foam if you are allergic to minoxidil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Rogaine 5% foam should not be used
- if the hair loss is not in the form of a receding hairline and in the tonsure area
- if there is no family history of hair loss
- if you suffer from sudden and/or uneven hair loss
- if the cause of the hair loss is not known
- if the scalp is inflamed, infected, irritated or painful
interactions
Rogaine 5% foam must not be used with other medicines that are applied to the scalp.
Use of Rogaine 5% foam together with hair cosmetic products
Use of shampoo during treatment
It is recommended to use a mild shampoo during the treatment with Rogaine 5% foam. The scalp must be dry before using Rogaine 5% foam.
Using hair care products during treatment
For best results, allow Regaine 5% foam to fully penetrate the scalp before using styling products. First apply Rogaine 5% mousse and then style your hair as usual. Do not mix with other drugs for use on the scalp.
Advice on hair tints and perms
There is no information on whether hair tints or perms affect the performance of Rogaine 5% foam. However, to avoid possible scalp irritation, wash Regaine 5% Foam completely from hair and scalp before using these chemical products. Also tell your hairdresser that you are using Rogaine 5% mousse.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
Rogaine 5% foam is for male use only.
The use of this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding or if you are planning to have children.
application
This foam is intended for use on the normal healthy scalp only. You should NOT use Rogaine 5% foam if the scalp is inflamed, infected, irritated or painful. Do NOT apply the medicine to other parts of the body.
Apply the foam directly to the scalp.
Avoid accidental contact with eyes. If foam gets into eyes, immediately flush eyes with plenty of cold tap water.
Before using the foam:
Hair and scalp should be dry.
Application of the foam:
Apply a dose of 1 g (equivalent to the volume of half a capful) to the affected areas of the scalp twice a day.
To open the container, line up the arrows on the container and the protective cap. Then pull off the protective cap.
The foam may melt quickly when it comes into contact with your warm skin. If your fingers are warm, rinse them off with cold water first. Dry your fingers carefully before applying the foam.
Hold the container with the spray head pointing downwards and squeeze the spray head to spray the foam onto your fingertips. The amount of foam should always correspond to the volume of half a protective cap (= 1 g foam).
Distribute the foam onto the affected areas of the scalp with your fingertips and massage in gently. Wash your hands immediately after applying the foam.
After each use, close the can by putting the protective cap back on the container.
Duration of use of Rogaine 5% foam
It takes time for the hair to grow back. With a twice daily application, an effect can occur after 2 months. It has been observed in some men that the medicine needs to be used for at least 4 months before any effect is noticeable.
side effects
Other possible side effects:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- headache
- itching or reddening of the skin
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Excessive hair growth
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Nausea.
- Unknown side effects (cannot be estimated from the available data)
- eye irritation
- Vomit
- Temporary hair loss
- Changes in hair color and/or hair texture
- Administration site conditions, which may affect the head, ears and face, such as itching, irritation, pain, reddening, swelling, dry skin and redness, which can sometimes be severe, including peeling, skin inflammation (dermatitis), blistering, bleeding and ulceration.
composition
What Rogaine 5% foam contains
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The active ingredient is minoxidil.
1 g foam for scalp application contains 50 mg minoxidil (5%). - The other ingredients are anhydrous ethanol, purified water, butylated hydroxytoluene (E321), lactic acid, anhydrous citric acid, glycerol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60 and propane/butane/isobutane (propellant).
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