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Description Regaine is a medication for men with hereditary hair loss, targeting thinning at the scalp's top and receding hairlines. Its foam formula aims to halt further loss, strengthen existing hair, and promote new growth. Description Directions Regaine foam is a convenient, mess-free white foam ideal for daily use. Here's how to apply it: 1. Measure 1g of Regaine foam in the cap 2. Press the nozzle, holding the can vertically upright to dispense foam. Remember to replace the cap when done 3. Part your hair to expose the scalp, then gently massage the foam onto the affected areas 4. After application, wash your hands with soap and water 5. Allow Regaine foam to dry and style your hair as usual 6. Repeat this process twice daily, but do not exceed the daily dosage of 2g to avoid potential side effects. Directions Warnings Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help: • Chest pain • Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor: • Allergic reactions including swollen face, skin redness or itching or throat tightness • Low blood pressure • Fast heart beat or an increased awareness of the heart beat (palpitations) • Faintness or dizziness • Swollen hands or feet, shortness of breath. • Sudden unexplained weight gain • Persistent local redness or rash. Other effects which may occur include: Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people): • Headache. Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): • Itching or dermatitis • Unwanted non-scalp hair has been reported (including facial hair growth in women). Always wash your hands thoroughly after application, and if you accidentally apply the foam to parts of your body other than the scalp, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): • Nausea. Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): • Change in hair texture may occur. If this happens, you should stop using Regaine. Other effects which may occur, but it is not known how often: • Depressed mood • Eye irritation • Vomiting • Scalp irritation, such as local redness, dryness, and flaky skin, have all been reported. This may be due to the hydroxybutylated toluene, cetyl alcohol and/or stearyl alcohol in the product. This is usually only a temporary effect, but if it is persistent, you should stop using this product • Acne-like rash, itchy rash, blistering, bleeding or ulceration • Temporary hair loss may occur during the first 2-6 weeks of use. This is likely to be a result of a change within the growth cycle, and it should stop within a couple of weeks. If this hair loss continues for longer than 2 weeks, stop using the product and talk to your doctor • Change in hair colour may occur. If this happens, you should stop using Regaine. If you experience any side-effects talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Warnings Ingredients The active substance in 1 g of Regaine® is Minoxidil 50 mg. Other ingredients are ethanol anhydrous, purified water, butylated hydroxytoluene (E321), lactic acid, citric acid anhydrous, glycerol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and polysorbate. Ingredients FAQs If my hair growth is restored using Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam, what will the new hair look like? If you respond to treatment, your initial regrowth may be soft, downy ("vellus") hair and may be barely visible. After further treatment, your hair regrowth may change and become the same colour and thickness as the rest of your hair. Is shampooing necessary before applying Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam? No, but if you choose to shampoo, we recommend using a shampoo with a gentle cleansing and conditioning action that does not impede the absorption of Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam. Can I use a hair dryer with Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam? Yes, but not to dry the foam itself. Can I use common hair styling preparations, such as gels or sprays, while using Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam? Yes, but Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam should be applied to the dry scalp before these other preparations are applied. Can I have my hair dyed? Yes, you may. There is no need to change your hair care routine. However, you should inform your hair care professional that you are using Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam. To minimise breakage of existing hair, ask that any scalp massaging be gentle and use a comb with widely spaced, round teeth to avoid excessive pulling. Can Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam be used with a sun-blocking agent? No. If you are planning to be in the sun after