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| Date: 26 Feb 2010 |
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Definition of medical terminology for Minoxidil.
Definition of medical terminology for Hair.
Medically known as alopecia.
Description: Minoxidil applied to the scalp is used to stimulate hair growth in adult men and women with a certain type of baldness.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Hair.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Hair.
Definition of medical terminology for Minoxidil.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Prescription.
Definition of medical terminology for Risks.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic individual to a substance.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Health.
Definition of medical terminology for Foods, Enriched.
The exact way that this medicine works is not known.
If hair growth is going to occur with the use of minoxidil, it usually occurs after the medicine has been used for several months and lasts only as long as the medicine continues to be used. Hair loss will begin again within a few months after minoxidil treatment is stopped.
In the U.S., this medicine is available without a prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Before Using
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
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