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equate hair regrowth treatment 5 g/100mL

minoxidil · SOLUTION · Wal-Mart Stores Inc

No Recall History
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Equate Hair Regrowth Treatment contains minoxidil, a medication applied directly to the scalp to help regrow hair and slow hair loss. It works by widening blood vessels in the scalp to increase blood flow to hair follicles.

Key Facts

Brand Name
equate hair regrowth treatment
Generic Name
minoxidil
NDC Code (Product)
49035-746
Manufacturer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Strength
5 g/100mL
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
TOPICAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA075598
Drug Class
Arteriolar Vasodilator [EPC]
Marketing Start
09/14/2021

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

adverse drug reaction8,500 reports
drug ineffective6,173 reports
application site pruritus2,521 reports
off label use1,425 reports
application site irritation1,212 reports
application site pain1,078 reports
headache1,062 reports
alopecia854 reports
application site dryness731 reports
inappropriate schedule of product administration728 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

Use to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)

Dosage & Administration

Directions • 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

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. For use by men only. Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame Do not use if • you are a woman • your 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 loss • your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy • 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 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. 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 no

Frequently Asked Questions

What is equate hair regrowth treatment used for?

Equate Hair Regrowth Treatment contains minoxidil, a medication applied directly to the scalp to help regrow hair and slow hair loss. It works by widening blood vessels in the scalp to increase blood flow to hair follicles.

Is equate hair regrowth treatment a controlled substance?

equate hair regrowth treatment is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for equate hair regrowth treatment?

The generic name for equate hair regrowth treatment is minoxidil. There are 12 other brand versions of minoxidil.

What is the NDC code for equate hair regrowth treatment 5 g/100mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for equate hair regrowth treatment 5 g/100mL is 49035-746, listed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.