‍Side Effects & Risks:

Possible side effects and risks of using topical minoxidil & finasteride:

• Local scalp irritation including itching, redness, irritation, burning sensation, dry and flaky scale, contact dermatitis & more
• Facial hypertrichosis or the growth of excessive hair on the face.
• Headaches
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Breathlessness
• Palpitations
• Tachycardia

If you experience any of the above side effects, contact your provider in order to cease treatment or adjust your dose.

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These are not all of the possible side effects of topical minoxidil & finasteride. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

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Contraindications:

Do not use topical minoxidil & finasteride if:

• You are pregnant or may become pregnant
• You are breastfeeding
• You have frontal fibrosing alopecia: If hairline is pushing back (or eyebrow hair loss or skin-colored bumps in the eyebrows, sometimes with associated eyebrow hair loss) with symptoms (itching, burning, dry skin around hair follicle, stinging, erythema)
• You have Alopecia areata
• You have Lichen planopilaris
• You have Ludwig stage II-2 and above
• You have used topical minoxidil or finasteride in the past and either:
  - Had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients
  - Did not see results

• You have active eczema/psoriasis or allergic contact dermatitis
• Your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful 
• You have a history of breast cancer, uterine, cervical or ovarian cancer
• You have a history of liver disease - inform your doctor before use
• You have a psychiatric history – inform your doctor before use
• Your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy 
• Your hair loss is associated with childbirth 
• You are under 18 years of age
• You are currently taking oral finasteride or other medications in the same class as finasteride

Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease.

Check with your physician to determine if this product is right for you. Withholding or providing inaccurate information about your health and medical history in order to obtain treatment may result in harm, including, in some cases, death.

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Drug Interactions

Minoxidil and finasteride have certain drug interactions. It’s important to tell your provider of all the medications you are currently taking, including prescription, over the counter medications, vitamins, and herbal or dietary supplements.

Seek immediate medical care or consult your physician if you experience any of these side effects:

• Chest pain
• Rapid heart beat (tachycardia)
• Faintness or dizziness
• Sudden and unexplained weight gain
• Edema, or swelling of hands or feet
• Breast tenderness/enlargement
• Facial hypertrichosis (unwanted facial hair growth)
• Sexual dysfunction (e.g., low libido etc.)
• Symptoms of depression
• No scalp hair regrowth after 6 months of use
• Severe scalp irritation
  

Other Warnings

• For External Use only
• Flammable
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not donate blood if you are using this medication
• Inform your physician that you are taking this medication
• Women of child-bearing potential should not handle this medication
• Using more medication than prescribed will not speed up results and may lead to increased risk of side effects
• Inform your doctor if you experience breast tenderness or enlargement
• Do not use this medication for a condition for which it was not prescribed.
• Do not give this medication to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
• 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 
• Minoxidil is suspected to be toxic to cats and dogs. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6988634/, Please do not allow cats, dogs, or other pets to ingest this medication or to come into contact with the treatment site after the medication has been applied. If these occur, consult your pet's veterinarian

This information is not comprehensive. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. The content herein is not intended to be, act as, or replace medical advice or diagnosis for individual health conditions nor is it making evaluations as to the risks or benefits of particular compounded preparations. Please consult a licensed healthcare professional about diagnosis and treatment. Information and statements within this handout have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration

You may report side effects to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088 or visiting www.fda.gov/medwatch. Please see the full Prescribing Information for complete safety information.