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5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution
minoxidil · 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution is an arteriolar vasodilator (over-the-counter) containing minoxidil, made by 2 manufacturers.
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Arteriolar Vasodilator
- Route
- Topical
- Manufacturers
- 2
For Men and Women Reduce hair loss Restore thinning hair Stimulate hair regrowth
Drug facts
- Generic name
- minoxidil
- Active ingredients
- Biotin, Minoxidil
- Drug class
- Arteriolar Vasodilator
- Dosage forms
- Liquid
- Label holder
- Yiwu Pu Feather Trading Co., LTD
- FDA application
- 505G(a)(3)
- Label updated
- 07/29/2026
Active ingredients
Minoxidil 5% Biotin 0.5%
Purpose
Hair Regrowth Treatment
Uses
For Men and Women Reduce hair loss Restore thinning hair Stimulate hair regrowth
Directions
1. Open the cap,press to apply the solution onto target scalp areas. 2. Use twice daily. 3. Consistent use is required to maintain results; hair loss may recur if you stop using the product.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222)right away.
Do not use
Your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy. Your hair loss is associated with childbirth. 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.
When using this product
May cause hair color/texture changes Avoid eye contact. Rinse thoroughly with cool water if contact occurs. Regrowth takes time. Results possible in 3 months (twice daily use); some need 6t months. Results vary.
Stop use and ask a doctor
·Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs. ·Sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs. ·If unwanted facial hair growth occurs. ·If you do not see hair regrowth in 6 months.
Keep out of reach of children
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Inactive ingredients
Butylene Glycol Vitamin B5 Alcohol Purified Water
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 3 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid | .05 g/mL / .005 g/mL | topical | 1 |
| Liquid | 5 g/100mL / .5 g/100mL | topical | 2 |
Side effect reports to FDA
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 44,659 reports that list minoxidil, data through 07/30/2026
Anyone can report a problem to FDA, and a report does not mean the drug caused the problem. Reports can be duplicated or incomplete, and counts depend on how widely a drug is used. Do not stop or change a medicine because of this list. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Most often reported reactions
- Adverse drug reaction8,585
- Drug ineffective7,760
- Alopecia3,801
- Application site pruritus2,926
- Off label use2,275
- Overdose1,461
- Application site irritation1,420
- Application site pain1,413
- Hair texture abnormal1,409
- Headache1,342
To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.
Manufacturers and labels
3 FDA labels
- Yiwu Pu Feather Trading Co., LTDShown here505G(a)(3) · Label 07/29/2026 · NDC 87112-002Full label
- Guangzhou Borderless Technology Co., Ltd.505G(a)(3) · Label 09/09/2025 · NDC 85304-018Full label
- Yiwu Pu Feather Trading Co., LTD505G(a)(3) · Label 12/31/2025 · NDC 87112-001Full label
Related recalls
FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient
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- Class IIDrugOngoing07/20/2022Biotin 5mg/mL, 5mL-vial, Refrigerate, Tailor Made CompoundingTMC Acquisition LLC dba Tailor Made Compounding · Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Class IIDrug12/08/2021Biotin Solution for Injection, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Sterile, For IM or IV use only, Rx only...ASP CARES · Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Class IIDrug08/05/2020D-Biotin 300 mg Capsule, 90 capsules per bottle, MasterPharm, 115-02 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11419...MasterPharm LLC · 5 products · Lack of Processing Controls (lack of assurance of conformity to...
5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution: common questions
- What is 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution used for?
- For Men and Women Reduce hair loss Restore thinning hair Stimulate hair regrowth
- Is 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution a prescription drug?
- No. 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include 5% Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Serum With Biotin, 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Foam with Biotin, 5%Minoxidil Hair Growth Sprays Serum, TRZSFR 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Sprays Serum.
- Who makes 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution?
- 2 manufacturers list 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Topical Solution with the FDA, including Yiwu Pu Feather Trading Co., LTD, Guangzhou Borderless Technology Co., Ltd.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 07/29/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice