FDA-filed SPL labeling · retrieved through openFDA

Minoxidil

Minoxidil is available as an oral tablet for high blood pressure and as topical products for hair regrowth on the scalp.

Brand names LonitenRogaineRegoxidinehair regrowth treatmentbasic care hair regrowth treatment +11 more
Drug class ⓘ Arteriolar Vasodilator
Rx/OTC Forms 6 Routes Topical · Oral · Cutaneous · Extracorporeal
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed by Last reviewed Jul 10, 2026
🧬 Where this information comes from Click to expand

The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 262 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

At a glance
Linked label effectiveAug 27, 2021
Clinical labels in scope ⓘ262
AvailabilityRx/OTC
Earliest approval/marketing year ⓘ1979
FDA-listed product records ⓘ623
Boxed warningNone found in compared labels
How we combine label and product data →
✓No current FDA shortage listed · checked Sep 21, 2026
Other forms & routes:
Topical
⭐ Minoxidil at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
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HelloPharmacist Editorial Team Bottom Line
Minoxidil tablets are a powerful last-resort treatment for high blood pressure and must be used under close medical supervision with other medications. Topical minoxidil products are a widely used, generally well-tolerated option for regrowing hair on the scalp — but results take time and require ongoing use. Always use the form and strength your doctor or the product label specifies.
How we write & review this content — our editorial policy →

📖 Minoxidil: Patient Information Guide

A plain-language walkthrough of Minoxidil — what it treats, how it works, how it’s taken, side effects, warnings and interactions. Tap any section to expand it.

🎯What it's used for▾

Minoxidil is available in oral and topical forms, each with distinct approved uses.

  • MINOXIDIL tablets are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients who have not responded adequately to maximum doses of a diuretic and two other blood pressure medications.
  • Many topical minoxidil products — solutions, sprays, gels, and foams from various brands — are used to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (the vertex).
  • Bosley MD Extra Strength for Men (topical solution) is labeled specifically for men.
  • Bosley MD Regular Strength for Women (topical solution) is labeled specifically for women.
  • Dizop Minoxidil Topical Gel is a hair regrowth treatment labeled for men.
  • Axelofein and Azelomax Forte topical solutions are labeled for men.
  • RIZE Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men 5% (topical spray) is labeled for hair regrowth in men.
  • Keeps Minoxidil Topical (inhaler/foam form) is used to regrow hair on the top of the scalp.
⚙️How it works▾

As a tablet, minoxidil directly relaxes and widens the walls of peripheral blood vessels — a process called vasodilation. This lowers resistance in the arteries, which reduces blood pressure. Because blood pressure drops, the body reacts defensively: the heart beats faster, the kidneys retain salt and water, and stress hormones rise. This is why the tablet form is always paired with a beta-blocker (to slow the heart) and a diuretic (to remove excess fluid).

Minoxidil does not affect the central nervous system and does not cause the lightheadedness when standing (orthostatic hypotension) that some other blood pressure medications do. The tablet form is absorbed well from the gut, is mostly broken down in the liver, and cleared through the kidneys.

💊How it's taken▾

Minoxidil tablets are taken by mouth, usually once or twice daily. They must be used together with a diuretic and a beta-blocker as directed by a prescriber — never as a standalone medication for blood pressure.

  • Topical solutions are typically applied 1 mL twice a day directly to the scalp in the area of hair loss using a dropper.
  • RIZE Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men 5% spray: apply 1 mL (6 sprays) to the scalp twice a day after priming the sprayer.
  • For all topical products, using more than directed or applying more often will not improve results — and continued daily use is required to maintain hair regrowth.
🤒Side effects — in detail▾

Side effects depend on whether you're using the tablet or a topical product.

  • Fluid retention and swelling (edema) — occurs in roughly 7% of tablet users
  • Increased heart rate (tachycardia) with tablet use
  • Unwanted hair growth on the temples, eyebrows, cheeks, back, arms, and legs (hypertrichosis) — seen in about 80% of people on tablets
  • Worsening or new chest pain (angina) with tablet use
  • Scalp irritation, or changes in hair color or texture with topical use
  • Skin rash; rare but serious skin reactions (blistering, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome) with tablets
  • Low blood cell counts (thrombocytopenia, leukopenia) reported with tablet use

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience rapid weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, or signs of a severe skin reaction — these may indicate serious complications.

⚠️Warnings & precautions▾

The most critical concern with minoxidil tablets is cardiovascular risk. They can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart (pericardial effusion), especially in people with kidney problems — this affects about 3% of tablet users not on dialysis. In rare cases, this fluid buildup can compress the heart (cardiac tamponade), a medical emergency. Tablets also cause the heart to beat faster, which can worsen angina. A beta-blocker and diuretic are required alongside the tablet to manage these risks.

  • Salt and water retention can develop quickly — weight and fluid status must be monitored closely
  • Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart) risk is highest in patients with kidney disease
  • Rapidly lowering blood pressure too fast can cause fainting, stroke, or heart attack in patients with severe hypertension
  • Patients with malignant hypertension or those on guanethidine must begin tablet treatment in a hospital
  • Unwanted hair growth (hypertrichosis) is very common with tablets and particularly distressing for children and women — discuss this before starting
🔀What it interacts with▾

Minoxidil tablets have an important drug interaction to know about.

  • Guanethidine (a blood pressure medication): combining it with minoxidil tablets can cause a severe, sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up (profound orthostatic hypotension). If possible, guanethidine should be stopped before starting minoxidil tablets; if not, the patient must start minoxidil in a hospital.

This is not a complete list of interactions. Always talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

📋Before taking it▾
  • Do not take minoxidil tablets if you have a pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor that releases adrenaline-like hormones)
  • Do not use minoxidil — any form — if you are allergic to any of its ingredients
  • Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease — you are at higher risk of fluid around the heart with tablet use
  • Tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure — your condition will need especially close monitoring
  • Tell your doctor if you are currently taking guanethidine — a dangerous interaction with tablets is possible
  • Children and women using minoxidil tablets should be warned in advance about the high likelihood of unwanted body hair growth
  • For topical products: do not apply to other areas of the body; keep away from eyes
🚑If you take too much▾

Overdose of minoxidil tablets is rare but can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure, especially if combined with other blood pressure-lowering drugs. If overdose is suspected, intravenous fluids (saline) may be used to support blood pressure. Stimulant drugs like epinephrine or norepinephrine should be avoided because they can overstimulate the heart.

📡Pharmacodynamics — effects in the body▾

Minoxidil tablets lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure by relaxing peripheral blood vessels and reducing the resistance the heart pumps against. After a single dose, blood pressure starts falling within about 30 minutes, reaches its lowest point in 2–3 hours, and the effect lasts roughly 75 hours. When taken regularly, the full blood pressure effect on a given daily dose can take 3 to 7 days to be achieved, depending on dose size.

🔬Pharmacokinetics — how your body processes it▾

Minoxidil tablets are well absorbed from the gut — at least 90% is taken up. Blood levels peak within the first hour of a dose, and the drug's average half-life (the time for half of it to leave the body) is about 4.2 hours. About 90% is broken down by the liver, mainly by a process called glucuronidation, and the breakdown products are cleared through the kidneys. Minoxidil does not bind to proteins in the blood and does not cross into the brain. In people without working kidneys, it can be removed by hemodialysis.

📦How to store it▾

store at 20 ° to 25 ° C (68 ° to 77 ° F).

📄 Written from Minoxidil’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Every point is grounded in that labeling — nothing is invented. How we use AI →

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Supplements & herbs that interact with Minoxidil

139 supplements and herbal products have documented interactions with Minoxidil in the licensed clinical database we use. Most are manageable — but your pharmacist should know about everything you take, including vitamins and herbals.

Severity mix
  • Major · 4
  • Moderate · 113
  • Minor · 22
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Major AMERICAN HELLEBORE Major AMERICAN MISTLETOE Major TYRAMINE Major ADRAFINIL Moderate AGMATINE Moderate ALGAL OIL Moderate ANDROGRAPHIS Moderate +131 more
Every supplement checked against Minoxidil — ranked by severity The full interaction hub: 4 major · 113 moderate · 22 minor · every one linked to its full report. Check Minoxidil against your exact supplements

Educational information from a licensed clinical database (Natural Medicines) — see our data sources & update cadence. Not medical advice: an interaction being documented does not mean it will happen to you; do not start or stop medications or supplements without professional guidance.

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Nutrient depletion considerations

Minoxidil has been associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient in the clinical literature. This does not mean a deficiency will occur — it means these may be worth discussing with your pharmacist or healthcare provider, especially with long-term use.

COENZYME Q10 Insufficient Evidence
See the full Minoxidil nutrient depletion report

Educational information from a licensed clinical database (Natural Medicines) — not medical advice. Do not start or stop medications or supplements without professional guidance.

🩺 Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Minoxidil — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

I've been prescribed minoxidil tablets for blood pressure — why do I need to take other pills with it? ▾
That's a really common question. Minoxidil tablets are very effective at lowering blood pressure, but they cause two side effects that need to be managed: your heart speeds up, and your body holds on to extra salt and water. A beta-blocker is prescribed to keep your heart rate in check, and a diuretic (water pill) helps your body get rid of that extra fluid. Think of it as a three-part team — minoxidil does the heavy lifting on blood pressure, and the other two keep the side effects under control.
I'm using a topical minoxidil solution for hair loss. How long before I see results? ▾
It takes patience — most people need at least 2 to 4 months of twice-daily use before they notice any regrowth. Some products note that results can start appearing around the 2-month mark, but for many people it takes longer. The key thing is to keep using it consistently. If you stop, any hair you've regrown is likely to fall out again. Using more than directed or applying it more often won't speed things up.
I'm a woman using minoxidil tablets for blood pressure. My doctor warned me about hair growth — what should I expect? ▾
This is something your doctor is right to flag. About 80% of people who take minoxidil tablets develop unwanted hair growth — called hypertrichosis — usually starting on the temples, between the eyebrows, or on the upper cheeks within 3 to 6 weeks. It can then spread to the arms, legs, and back. It's especially noticeable and distressing for women and children. The good news is that it does reverse when you stop the medication, though it may take 1 to 6 months to fully go away. Talk to your doctor about whether this is manageable for you.
Are there any drugs I should avoid while on minoxidil tablets? ▾
The main one to know about is guanethidine, an older blood pressure medication. Taking it together with minoxidil tablets can cause a severe drop in blood pressure when you stand up — you could feel very faint or even pass out. If you're on guanethidine, your doctor will usually stop it before starting minoxidil, or they'll start you in a hospital setting where you can be closely watched. Always make sure your doctor knows everything you're taking.
Is it dangerous to use more topical minoxidil than the label says, or apply it more often? ▾
The label is very clear on this: using more or applying it more often will not improve your results. The dose on your product — typically 1 mL twice a day — is what's been studied. Sticking to that schedule is what matters most. Also, only apply it to your scalp — not to other parts of your body — and keep it away from your eyes. If you accidentally get it in your eyes, rinse them right away with plenty of cool water.
What warning signs should I watch for if I'm on minoxidil tablets? ▾
The most important ones to act on quickly are rapid weight gain (even a few pounds in a day or two), swelling in your legs or face, shortness of breath, or chest pain — these can be signs of fluid buildup around the heart or worsening heart problems. Also watch for dizziness when you stand up, which can mean your blood pressure is dropping too fast. If you experience any of these, contact your doctor right away or go to the emergency room. Regular check-ins with your doctor while on these tablets are really important.
Is Minoxidil available over the counter? ▾
Both — Minoxidil is sold both over the counter and by prescription, according to its FDA labeling. Lower strengths or certain forms are often available without a prescription, while higher strengths or specialized forms still require one. Ask your pharmacist which version is right for you.
When was Minoxidil first available? ▾
Minoxidil has been available in the United States since at least 1979, based on FDA approval history (Drugs@FDA) and product marketing records.
Who makes Minoxidil? ▾
Minoxidil is supplied by 203 manufacturers listed in the FDA NDC Directory, including Bryant Ranch Prepack, Scientific Hair Research, LLC, L. Perrigo Company.

💬 Answers drafted from Minoxidil’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Grounded in that labeling — nothing is made up. How we use AI →

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💊 How Minoxidil comes

Minoxidil is available in 6 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Topical solution

On the skin
Brands Basic Care Hair Regrowth Treatment Core Values Minoxidil Equate Hair Regrowth Treatment Good Sense Hair Regrowth Treatment Hair regrowth treatment Kirkland Signature Minoxidil Members Mark Hair Regrowth Treatment Regoxidine Up And Up Hair Regrowth Treatment For Men Up And Up Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Used to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only)
  • Bosley MD Extra Strength for Men is labeled for use in men
  • Bosley MD Regular Strength for Women is labeled for use in women
  • Axelofein and Azelomax Forte are labeled for use in men
Important instructions
  • Apply 1 mL with a dropper directly onto the scalp in the hair loss area twice a day
  • Using more or applying more often will not improve results
  • Axelofein and Azelomax Forte: avoid contact with eyes; rinse with cool water if contact occurs
  • Continued use is necessary to maintain hair regrowth — stopping may cause hair loss to return
Available strengths 21 strengths
1 mg/473 mL 2 mg/100 mg 2 mg/100 mL 2 mg/117.6 mL 5 mg/20 mL 5 mg/30 mL
Show 15 more strengths Show fewer strengths
5 mg/60 mL 5 mg/100 mg 5 mg/100 mL 5 mg/mL 0.02 g/mL 20 mg/mL 0.05 g/mL 50 mg/100 mL 50 mg/mL 0.5 g/10 g 2 g/100 mL 3 g/60 mL 5 g/100 g 5 g/100 mL 20 g/mL
343 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Inhaler

Inhaled · On the skin
Brands Basic Care Hair Regrowth Treatment Equate Hair Regrowth Treatment Good Sense Hair Regrowth Treatment Hair Regrowth Treatment Hers Hair Regrowth Treatment Hims Hair Regrowth Treatment Keeps Minoxidil Topical kirkland signature Minoxidil Regoxidine Up And Up Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women Womens Rogaine Unscented
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Keeps Minoxidil Topical is used to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only)
Important instructions
  • Apply to the scalp in the hair loss area as directed on your specific product label
  • Continued use is necessary to maintain hair regrowth — stopping may cause hair loss to return
Available strengths 4 strengths
50 mg/g 50 mg/mL 5 g/100 g 5 g/100 mL
132 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Tablet

By mouth
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • MINOXIDIL tablets are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients who have not responded to other medications
Important instructions
  • MINOXIDIL tablets are taken by mouth, typically once or twice a day as directed by your doctor
  • MINOXIDIL tablets are almost always prescribed with a diuretic and a beta-blocker — take all medications your doctor prescribes together
  • Monitor your body weight closely while taking MINOXIDIL tablets — sudden weight gain can signal fluid retention
  • Patients with malignant hypertension starting MINOXIDIL tablets should do so in a hospital setting under medical supervision
Available strengths 2 strengths
2.5 mg 10 mg
81 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Topical spray

On the skin
Brands RIZE Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men 5%
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • RIZE Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men 5% is used to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only) in men
Important instructions
  • RIZE Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men 5%: prime the sprayer by pumping 5 times before first use
  • RIZE Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men 5%: apply 1 mL (6 sprays) directly to the scalp hair loss area twice a day; do not inhale the mist
  • Using more or applying more often will not improve results
  • Continued use is necessary to maintain hair regrowth
Available strengths 4 strengths
20 mg/mL 50 mg/mL 2 g/100 mL 5 g/100 mL
12 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Topical cream, ointment or gel

Extracorporeal · On the skin
Brands Dizop Minoxidil Topical Gel Hair Serum
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Dizop Minoxidil Topical Gel is a hair regrowth treatment for men, used on the top of the scalp
Important instructions
  • Apply to the scalp in the area of hair loss only, as directed on the product label
  • Continued use is necessary to maintain hair regrowth
Available strengths 8 strengths
1 mg/234 mL 1 mg/473 mL 2 mg/234 mL 2 mg/456 g 2 mg/473 mL 5 mg/100 mL
Show 2 more strengths Show fewer strengths
0.05 g/mL 5 g/100 mL
11 FDA-listed product records ⓘ

Oral solution

By mouth
Available strengths 1 strength
0.05 g/mL
1 FDA-listed product record ⓘ

📊 Minoxidil across the U.S. market

How Minoxidil appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

6
Dose forms ⓘ
203
Manufacturers
40
Brand names
623
FDA-listed product records ⓘ
1979
First marketed ⓘ

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Also listed with the FDA, not a patient dose form: Powder (37) · Kit (6) — bulk drug substance sold to compounders/manufacturers and multi-item kits. These aren’t counted in the dose-form total above.

Bryant Ranch Prepack8%
Scientific Hair Research, LLC5%
L. Perrigo Company5%
CVS Pharmacy5%
TARGET Corporation4%
Hims Inc3%
Other makers70%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

📈 How widely Minoxidil is used

A general measure of how commonly Minoxidil is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Minoxidil is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

241,791
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$3M gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Minoxidil prescribed? Of the 1,596 medications we measure, Minoxidil ranks #364 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 77% of them.

Where Minoxidil ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5
Total prescriptions — #364 of 1,596
#359 Haloperidol Injection 250,807 Rx #360 Cinacalcet 248,746 Rx #361 Insulin Degludec (rDNA... 246,402 Rx #362 Calcium Carbonate 245,920 Rx #363 Terconazole 242,416 Rx #364 Minoxidil 241,791 Rx #365 Isotretinoin 239,122 Rx #366 Gemfibrozil 236,607 Rx #367 Fluocinonide Topical 235,702 Rx #368 Fluocinonide 235,702 Rx #369 Heparin Injection 233,533 Rx

Utilization by Minoxidil product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 2.5 mg oral tablet is the most-dispensed Minoxidil product — about 94% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

minoxidil 2.5 MG Oral Tablet Most dispensed

227,590 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 94% of Minoxidil prescriptions shown $2.7M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $12 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 4 of 32 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 197987

minoxidil 10 MG Oral Tablet

14,190 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 6% of Minoxidil prescriptions shown $257,625 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $18 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 4 of 26 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 197986

minoxidil 50 MG/ML Topical Foam

11 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Minoxidil prescriptions shown $287 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $26 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 158 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 645146

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Minoxidil, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 9 of 216 listed Minoxidil NDCs with Medicaid activity.

🔍 Compare Minoxidil products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Minoxidil — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 200 of 623 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 623 Minoxidil NDCs →

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Minoxidil RxCUI 6984 5 dose forms · 10 strengths
  1. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Tablet RxCUI 372938 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 2.5 MG RxCUI 197987 5 MG RxCUI 199776 10 MG RxCUI 197986
  2. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Foam RxCUI 645145 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 20 MG/ML RxCUI 2637880 50 MG/ML RxCUI 645146
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Gel RxCUI 378054 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.05 MG/MG RxCUI 2668433
  4. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Solution RxCUI 372937 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 20 MG/ML RxCUI 311723 50 MG/ML RxCUI 311724
  5. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Spray RxCUI 1537946 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 20 MG/ML RxCUI 1537947 50 MG/ML RxCUI 1537948

Look up RxCUI 6984 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

🏷️ Sold under these brand names

Loniten Rogaine Regoxidine hair regrowth treatment basic care hair regrowth treatment good sense hair regrowth treatment equate hair regrowth treatment kirkland signature minoxidil Womens Rogaine Unscented keeps minoxidil topical up and up hair regrowth treatment for men core values minoxidil members mark hair regrowth treatment up and up hair regrowth treatment for women hims hair regrowth treatment hers hair regrowth treatment

🏭 Manufacturers & labelers

Bryant Ranch Prepack 29 Scientific Hair Research, LLC 17 L. Perrigo Company 17 CVS Pharmacy 16 TARGET Corporation 14 Hims Inc 11 Guangzhou Jianyuan Biological Technology.Co.,Ltd 11 Walgreens 11 Rite Aid Corporation 11 Ttem, Llc 10 P & L Development, LLC 10 Laboratorio Mk Srl 10 Actavis Pharma, Inc. 9 Walgreen Company 9 Costco Wholesale Company 9 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. 8 PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 8 Thirty Madison Inc 8 Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 8 Amazon.com Services LLC 8 Wal-Mart Stores Inc 7 Publix Super Markets Inc 7 Kroger Company 7 Wella Operations US LLC 7

…and 16 more on the FDA NDC directory.

RxNorm drug class

Minoxidil belongs to the Arteriolar Vasodilator class.

Pharmacologic class Arteriolar Vasodilator
Drug family (ATC) Pyrimidine derivatives, Other dermatologicals

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

🔬 Where this comes from

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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FDA-filed drug labels (SPL) Uses, dosing, warnings & side effects from SPL records retrieved through openFDA; the linked representative set can be verified on DailyMed. ✓ Linked label effective Aug 27, 2021
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Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Minoxidil.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Minoxidil after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
262
NDC products indexed
623
Distinct labelers/manufacturers represented
203
Linked representative label ⓘ
Amazon.com Services LLC
Linked label effective
Aug 27, 2021
Composite sections available
8
Linked SPL Set ID
89f70638-619f-4bc6-806e-5f685fdcb379
Linked SPL Document ID
ecffad75-d883-4428-843e-e49cd30e35dd
Open the linked representative label on DailyMed ↗

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