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Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men)

minoxidil · Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men) 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

lndications & usage Uses Uses

Drug facts

Generic name
minoxidil
Active ingredients
Minoxidil
Dosage forms
Liquid, Solution, Spray
Label holder
FlexiGo Inc
FDA application
ANDA075598
Label updated
09/20/2026

Active ingredients

Minoxidil Minoxidil Minoxidil

Purpose

Purpose purpose

Uses

Lndications & usage Uses Uses

Directions

& administraton secion DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS

Warnings

Warnings Warnings

Do not use

Do not use if do not use if

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor Drug facts Ask a doctor

When using this product

When using the product When using the product When using the product

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if stop use and ask a doctor if

Keep out of reach of children

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING STORAGE AND HANDLING

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredient Inactive ingredient

Questions?

Questions? questions?

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 3 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Liquid5 g/100mLtopical1
Solution5 g/100mLtopical1
Spray5 g/100mLtopical1

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

  • FlexiGo IncShown hereANDA075598 · Label 09/20/2026 · NDC 85524-2614Full label
  • Roman Health Ventures Inc.ANDA076239 · Label 01/30/2025 · NDC 72484-097Full label
  • Roman Health Ventures Inc.ANDA076239 · Label 01/08/2025 · NDC 72484-095Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

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Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men): common questions

What is Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men) used for?
lndications & usage Uses Uses
Is Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men) a prescription drug?
No. Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men) is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men)?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Hair Regrowth Treatment, Minoxidil (For Men), Minoxidil for Women, Minoxidil.
Who makes Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men)?
2 manufacturers list Minoxidil Extra Strength (For Men) with the FDA, including FlexiGo Inc, Roman Health Ventures Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 09/20/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice