minoxidil topical

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  FOAM: 5%; SOL: 2%, 5%

alopecia

[male pts]

Dose: apply 1 mL (5% solution) to scalp bid; Alt: apply 0.5 capful foam to scalp bid; Info: D/C if no hair regrowth in 4mo

[female pts]

Dose: apply 1 mL (2% solution) to scalp bid; Alt: apply 0.5 capful foam to scalp qd; Info: D/C solution if no hair regrowth in 4mo; D/C foam if no hair regrowth in 6mo

renal dosing

[see below]

renal failure: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  FOAM: 5%; SOL: 2%, 5%

alopecia (off-label)

[2 yo and older]

Dose: apply 0.5 capful foam to scalp qd; Alt: apply 1 mL (2% or 5% solution) to scalp bid; Info: D/C foam if no hair regrowth in 6mo; D/C solution if no hair regrowth in 4mo

renal dosing

[see below]

renal failure: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

hepatic dosing

[not defined]