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Minoxidil

Minoxidil

Skin and wound care Over the counter ATC code: D11AX01

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
1 ml
2× a day

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Hair loss

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Takes weeks to work
  • Extra hair shedding in the first weeks is expected
  • The effect fades once you stop
  • Not during pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.