Generic name · Hair Loss
Minoxidil(mi nox' i dil)
Minoxidil is the active ingredient in Rogaine (topical) / generic oral. FDA-approved in 1988.
Brand names of minoxidil
Currently only one brand markets minoxidil in the US.
Rogaine (topical) / generic oral
Multiple · FDA-approved 1988
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$44/mo
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Vasodilator that promotes hair regrowth. Topical OTC; low-dose oral via prescription.
Androgenetic alopecia (topical)Severe hypertension (oral, not for hair)
FDA-approved indications для minoxidil
Combined across every brand that markets this molecule.
- Androgenetic alopecia (topical)
- Severe hypertension (oral, not for hair)
Primary sources
Aggregated from the FDA prescribing information и pivotal trials for every brand of minoxidil.