Walgreens Minoxidil Extra Strength Hair Growth Treatment for Men, Unscented (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
ETHANOL ALCOHOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
MINOXIDIL (Active Ingredient)	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Minoxidil 5%, Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol 30%, Propylene Glycol 50%, Purified Water

Directions from packaging:

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.Store at 20 to 25 degrees C / 68 to 77 degrees F.Keep tightly closed.Before use, read all information on carton and enclosed leaflet.Keep the carton. It contains important information.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only.For use by men only.Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.Do not use ifyou are a womanyour 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 lossyour hair loss is sudden and/or patchyyou do not know the reason for your hair lossyou are under 18 years of age. Do not use on babies and children.your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painfulyou use other medicines on the scalpAsk a doctor before use if you have heart disease.When using this productdo not apply on other parts of the bodyavoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with large amounts of cool tap watersome people have experienced changes in hair color and/or textureit 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 ifchest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurssudden, unexplained weight gain occursyour hands or feet swellscalp irritation or redness occursunwanted facial hair growth occursyou do not see hair regrowth in 4 monthsMay 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.

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