Hair Plus Back foam 5% 100 ml

1. TRADE NAME:

Minapharm “Hair plus back” foam Minoxidil 5%

Foam for external use for the treatment of alopecia in men and women.

Minoxidil stimulates hair growth in patients with hereditary hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in the initial and moderate stages. The exact mechanism of action of topical minoxidil for hair loss is not fully understood.

COMPOUND:

minoxidil 5%, purified water, propylene glycol, tween 80, cetylpyridinium chloride.

DOSAGE:

The drug is used externally. Before using the drug, the hair and scalp should be thoroughly dried.

For the effectiveness of the drug and its reaching the hair follicles, it is important to apply the drug to the scalp, and not to the hair.

For men – apply 1 g (1/2 cap) of foam 2 times / day (morning and evening) to the affected areas of the scalp. It should not be used more than once every 12 hours. The total daily dose should not exceed 2 g of the drug (100 mg of minoxidil).

Women – 1 g (1/2 cap) of foam applied 1 time / day to the affected areas of the scalp. Do not use the drug more often than 1 time / day. The daily dose should not exceed 1 g of the drug (50 mg of minoxidil).

Do not apply the drug to other parts of the body.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

1. Before extruding the foam, it is recommended that you first rinse your fingers with cold water and dry thoroughly, because. on contact with warm skin, the foam may dissolve.

2. Turning the bottle upside down, press the sprayer and squeeze the required amount of foam onto your fingers.

3. Spread the foam with your fingertips over the areas of baldness and gently rub into the skin of the scalp.

4. After using the drug, put a cap on the balloon.

After applying the drug, wash your hands thoroughly.

The appearance of the first signs of stopping hair loss and restoring hair growth is possible after using the drug 2 times / day in men for 2-4 months and 1 time / day in women for 3-6 months.

To achieve and maintain the achieved effect of hair regrowth, the patient should not interrupt the use of the drug, otherwise hair loss will resume.

Increasing the dose of the drug or its more frequent use will not improve the results of therapy.

If after the use of the drug in men for 16 weeks and in women for 24 weeks there is no increase in hair growth, the use of the drug should be discontinued.

After the start of the drug, there may be increased hair loss. This effect is caused by the influence of minoxidil. It is expressed in stimulating the transition of hair from the resting phase (telogen) to the growth phase (anagen). Thus, there is a loss of old hair, in place of which new ones grow. A temporary increase in hair loss usually lasts for 2-6 weeks from the start of treatment, and then decreases within 2 weeks.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

headache, dizziness
skin itching, rash
dermatitis, manifested in the form of redness, peeling and inflammation
allergic reactions
eye irritation
nausea

If any of these side effects are aggravated or any other side effects are noted, the patient should inform the doctor.

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE:

violation of the integrity of the skin;
dermatoses of the scalp;
simultaneous use of other drugs on the scalp;
pregnancy;
breastfeeding period;
age up to 18 years;
age over 65;
hypersensitivity to minoxidil or other components of the drug.

With caution, the drug should be prescribed to patients with cardiovascular diseases, arrhythmias, renal and hepatic insufficiency.

With caution, the drug should be prescribed to patients with hepatic insufficiency.

Application for violations of kidney function

With caution, the drug should be prescribed to patients with renal insufficiency.

Apply the drug should only be on healthy scalp. You can not use the drug for inflammation, infection, irritation, soreness of the skin, as well as simultaneously with other drugs applied to the scalp.

Do not use the drug in cases of sudden hair loss, alopecia areata, when alopecia develops after childbirth, in case of baldness caused by medication, malnutrition (iron deficiency, vitamin A), as a result of hair styling in “tight” hairstyles, and also when the cause of hair loss is unknown.

With a decrease in blood pressure or the appearance of pain in the chest, palpitations, weakness or dizziness, sudden unexplained weight gain, swelling of the hands or feet, persistent redness or irritation of the skin of the scalp, the patient should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.

If symptoms persist or worsen, or if

If new symptoms occur, the patient should stop using the drug and consult a doctor.

The drug can activate the growth of unwanted hair when applied to other areas of the skin, except for the scalp.

In case of contact with the drug on sensitive surfaces (eyes, irritated skin, mucous membranes), it is necessary to rinse the affected area with plenty of cool water.

Accidental ingestion of the drug inside can lead to the development of serious adverse events from the heart. Therefore, this drug should be stored out of the reach of children.

The drug will not be effective when used:

hair dryer after applying foam to the scalp;
hair care products that can cause scarring, as well as deep burns of the scalp;
hair care methods that require a strong pulling of the hair from the scalp (for example, weaving “tight” braids (braiding) or ponytail hairstyle).

There is no need to wash your hair to apply the drug. If you wash your hair before using the drug, dry your hair and scalp.

When using hair styling products, you must first apply foam and wait until it dries, and then use hair styling products.

Hair washing is allowed at least 4 hours after the application of the drug.

There are no data on the effect of dyeing, perm, hair straighteners on the effectiveness of the drug. Because perms and dyes can irritate the scalp, the following precautions are recommended:

before dyeing and / or perm, make sure that the drug has been washed off the hair and scalp in order to avoid possible irritation of the scalp;

for best results, do not apply the drug on the same day as chemical hair treatment;

after using any chemicals, do not apply the drug for 24 hours to make sure that the scalp is not irritated after perm and / or dyeing.

In connection with the possible development of headache, dizziness, eye irritation, care should be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in certain activities that require increased concentration of attention and speed of psychomotor reactions. If the described adverse events occur, you should refrain from performing these activities.

OVERDOSE:

If doses exceeding those recommended are applied to large areas of the body or other areas of the body other than the scalp, an increase in systemic absorption of minoxidil is possible, which may lead to the development of adverse effects.

STORAGE METHOD:

The contents of the cylinder are under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate the container. The drug is highly flammable, so do not spray the contents of the can near an open flame, polished or painted surfaces. Avoid contact of the cylinder with open flame sources during use, storage and disposal. Do not heat the cylinder above 50°C. When applying the drug should refrain from smoking.

The drug should be stored out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

PACKAGE:

Balloon 100 ml.