How to Use Regaine for Men

The Regaine solution comes with three different applicators. Each delivers a 1ml dose of the solution via:

• A pump-spray applicator
• An extended spray tip
• A rub-on

The one that is most suitable for you will depend on the size of the area of the scalp you need to treat. For large areas of the scalp, the pump spray is the most effective dispenser. The rub-on is best for small areas, and the extended spray tip is the best option for small areas concealed under the hair.

To include Regaine for Men in your daily routine, you need to:

1. Wash your hands before and after applying the solution.
2. Apply 1 ml of the solution twice daily.
3. The best time to use Regaine for Men is once in the morning and once in the evening, about thirty minutes before going to bed.
4. Gently massage the solution into the affected areas of the scalp. You should leave about twelve hours between each application for maximum benefit.
5. When using the pump spray or extended spray tip applicator, aim the pump at the centre of the bald area, press once and spread with fingertips over the entire bald area. Repeat a total of six times to supply the 1ml dose.
6. Try to avoid inhaling the mist from the spray.
7. If using the rub-on application, there is one specifically marked to dispense the 1ml dose. Squeeze the chamber to the black line marking. The bottle can then be turned upside down, and the application can be applied knowing that a 1ml dose will be applied.

We recommend sticking to the 1ml dose per application and not exceeding two applications per day to ensure you're getting the most effective and safe treatment.

It can take at least two months to see any regrowth with either the solution or the foam, so you need to persist twice daily with the treatments. If you see no improvements after using Regaine for sixteen weeks, you should stop using it. Then, ask your doctor for advice and further plan of action for your regrowth treatment.

Regaine for Men Ingredients

The active ingredient in Regaine for Men is Minoxidil 50mg.

Regaine for Men also contains the following inactive ingredients to make up the complete product:

• Ethanol (alcohol)
• Propylene glycol
• Water

Side Effects of Regaine for Men

Not everyone will experience side effects when they use Regaine for Men. However, side effects that can affect more than one in ten people include:

• Headaches
• Itching or dermatitis, propylene glycol may cause skin irritation
• Excessive hair growth

Other, more severe, side effects that are even rarer may include:

• Serious cardiac adverse events when you accidentally ingest the product

If Minoxidil passes into the bloodstream, it can cause some side effects related to low blood pressure, such as:

• Chest pains
• Rapid heartbeat
• A feeling of faintness
• Dizziness
• Swollen hands and feet

Your well-being is our top priority. If you experience any side effects, please discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional for the best action.

Regaine for Men Warnings

Please read the following warnings carefully to ensure that Regaine is safe for you to use and that you use it safely.

Make sure that you read all packaging and the Patient Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine, and inform your doctor of medications you are taking or intend to take.

• This medicine is for external use only.
• Do not use Regaine for Men if you are female.
• Do not use Regaine if you are under 18 or over 65 years old.
• Do not use Regaine if you have previously had a bad reaction to Minoxidil or any other ingredients in the product.
• Do not use Regaine if you are unsure that your hair loss is hereditary or if it is caused by another form of medical treatment.
• Both Regaine extra strength foam and solution are flammable. Do not use them near any naked flame or heat source or whilst smoking.
• Do not apply Regaine to areas of the body other than the scalp.
• Do not use Regaine if you have total baldness or complete loss of all body hair or if the cause of your hair loss is unknown, or if it is sudden or unexpected.
• It is possible that psoriasis suffers could find that Minoxidil may pass into the bloodstream via the scalp, so do not use Regaine if you have any condition affecting your scalp, including sunburn or psoriasis, or if you are using creams, ointments or lotions to treat scalp conditions.
• Do not use Regaine if you have any kind of dressing or bandage on your scalp.
• Wash your hands after applying Regaine to prevent inadvertently transferring it to other parts of the body.
• Avoid using Regaine on broken or inflamed skin or if you have a shaved scalp.
• Avoid getting Regaine in your eyes or in contact with the moist membranes lining the inside of certain body parts, e.g., the mouth and nasal passages (mucous membranes). Rinse thoroughly with cold water if accidental contact occurs.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose, and do not use it more than twice a day. More frequent application will not make your hair grow any more quickly. It may also increase the chance of the medicine being absorbed into your body and causing side effects.
• You may experience some initial hair loss when you start using Regaine; this is due to old hair falling out as new hairs replace them, which is an expected and positive sign. However, discontinue the treatment and consult your doctor if shedding persists for longer than two weeks.
• You should not use Regaine if you suffer from heart disease, including abnormal heart rhythms or rates, angina or chest pains and/or circulation disorders.
• Stop using Regaine immediately if you experience chest pains, an increased heart rate, fainting, dizziness, sudden and unexplained weight gain, swollen hands or feet or persistent redness or irritation of the scalp. Consult your doctor promptly.
• You should not use Regaine if you are also taking medicines for high blood pressure; it is theoretically possible that the use of Regaine could enhance the effect of medication prescribed for hypertension (blood pressure) and cause dizziness. Even if you are not on medication for hypertension, Regaine is not a suitable product for you.
• Certain medicines that are applied to the skin can increase the permeability of the skin. These include corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone, retinoids such as isotretinoin or tretinoin – the latter is commonly used to treat acne or other skins disorder, dithranol which is used to treat psoriasis, urea and Vaseline Petroleum jelly. You should not use Regaine if you are using any other medicines topically on your scalp because they might cause more Minoxidil to be absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. This could increase the risk of any side effects.
• Keep the container and contents away from naked flames during use, storage and disposal and store the container in a cool, well-ventilated place, ensuring that it is tightly sealed.