Minoxidil Foam (For Men) is a vasodilator. Exactly how Minoxidil Foam (For Men) works to regrow scalp hair is not known. It may dilate blood vessels in the scalp. This may improve hair follicle function and stimulate scalp hair growth.
Do NOT use Minoxidil Foam (For Men) if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Minoxidil Foam (For Men)
you are a woman
you only have hair loss toward the front of your head (eg, a receding hair line); Minoxidil Foam (For Men) is not used to treat this kind of hair loss
you have no family history of hair loss or you do not know the reason for your hair loss you have sudden or patchy hair loss
your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, or painful
you are using other medicines on your scalp
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using Minoxidil Foam (For Men):
Some medical conditions may interact with Minoxidil Foam (For Men). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart, blood pressure, or blood vessel problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Minoxidil Foam (For Men). Because little, if any, of Minoxidil Foam (For Men) is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Ask your health care provider if Minoxidil Foam (For Men) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
