Sons Minoxidil 5% Solution 60ml (1 Month)
€31.50
Sons Minoxidil 5% cutaneous solution, one 60ml bottle. For hereditary hair loss in men aged 18 to 65. Pharmacy medicine: 1ml on a dry scalp morning and evening, no more than 2ml in 24 hours.
Description
Sons Minoxidil 5% is a cutaneous solution for male pattern hair loss, the inherited thinning at the crown and temples. Each ml contains 50mg of minoxidil. Used twice a day it slows hair loss and can regrow hair in some men. One 60ml bottle lasts about a month.
Who it is for: men aged 18 to 65 with a family history of hair loss and gradual thinning. Not for sudden, patchy or unexplained hair loss, or for an inflamed, sunburnt, shaved or psoriasis-affected scalp. Not for women. Not for men with treated or untreated high blood pressure. Men with a heart condition or irregular heartbeat should talk to a doctor first.
How to use: hair and scalp must be completely dry. Apply 1ml to the thinning areas morning and evening, about 12 hours apart, and never more than 2ml in 24 hours. Wash your hands afterwards, avoid other scalp medicines, and keep it away from eyes, broken skin and naked flames; it is flammable.
What to expect: allow 2 to 4 months before judging results. Extra shedding 2 to 6 weeks in is normal. Results last only while you keep applying it; hair loss returns 3 to 4 months after stopping.
Stop and see a doctor for chest pain, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, sudden weight gain, swelling, or scalp redness that does not settle. Keep out of reach of children; swallowing it can seriously affect the heart. Pharmacy medicine: 18+ only, with a few pharmacist questions at checkout. Always read the leaflet.
Questions about Sons Minoxidil 5% Solution 60ml (1 Month)
How long does Sons minoxidil take to work?
The leaflet for 5% minoxidil solution says to allow 2 to 4 months of twice-daily use before results show, and that the start and degree of regrowth vary from person to person. A short burst of extra shedding 2 to 6 weeks in is expected and settles within a couple of weeks. If nothing has changed after 12 months, stop and talk to a pharmacist or GP.
Can I use it once a day instead of twice?
The licensed dose is 1ml twice a day, morning and evening, with a maximum of 2ml in 24 hours. The leaflet does not give a once-daily dose, and using more than the dose or more often does not improve results either. If twice a day is hard to keep up, ask us about the foam alternative.
Who should not use minoxidil 5%?
Women, anyone under 18 or over 65, and anyone whose hair loss is sudden, patchy or unexplained. Do not use it on an inflamed, sunburnt, shaved or psoriasis-affected scalp, with other scalp medicines, or if you have treated or untreated high blood pressure. Men with heart disease or an irregular heartbeat should check with a doctor first. It is not for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Related: Sons Minoxidil 5% 3 x 60ml (3 months) | Regaine for Men Extra Strength Foam | All Sons products | Hair care
Read next: Minoxidil in Ireland: Regaine, Sons and other options
Sources: Regaine Extra Strength 5% w/v Cutaneous Solution SmPC (medicines.ie); HSE: Hair loss.
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