Alopexy - minoxidil 2% - Moderate hair loss - 3 x 60ml bottles

Description 

Alopexy 2% by Ducray Laboratories comes in the form of a solution for cutaneous application containing 2% minoxidil, which stimulates hair growth. It is indicated for moderate hair loss in adult men and women. This condition is known as androgenetic alopecia. Alopexy 2% promotes hair growth and stabilises hair loss. DOSAGE AND APPLICATION OF ALOPEXY 2% 1 ml (i.e. 6 sprays) of this product should be applied to the scalp twice a day, morning and evening, starting from the centre of the area to be treated and spreading the product with the fingers over the entire area. Apply to dry hair and scalp. Wash your hands thoroughly after using Alopexy 2% Stop hair loss and regrowth can take time and varies from one individual to another. However, the first results generally appear after 3 to 4 months of treatment.

Directions for use 

Apply a 1 ml dose to the scalp twice a day, starting from the centre of the area to be treated. The daily dose should not exceed 2 ml. Spread the product with your fingertips to cover the entire area to be treated. Before and after applying the solution, wash your hands thoroughly. Apply to perfectly dry hair and scalp. Method of administration The child-resistant cap must be removed by pressing on the cap while turning it counter-clockwise (to the left). Only the tamper-evident seal should remain on the bottle. Depending on the delivery system used:

A pipette is used to accurately draw up 1 ml of solution to be distributed over the entire area to be treated.

Screw the dosing pump onto the bottle. To apply: point the pump towards the centre of the area to be treated, squeeze once and spread the product with your fingertips to cover the entire area. 6 sprays are needed to apply a dose of 1 ml.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

This medicine should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Alopexy 2% is not suitable for sudden hair loss following an illness or drug treatment (chemotherapy) because it will not be effective. It should also not be used on any other part of the body (beard, chest, etc.) than the scalp. Minoxidil will not be used on scalp that is irritated, has irritation, redness, inflammation, or pain. It should not be applied at the same time as other potentially irritating dermatological treatments such as retinoic acid, betametasone dipropionate or anthralin which can also modify the quantity of minoxidil passing into the general circulation. If Alopexy 2% is misused, minoxidil may enter the bloodstream and may cause cardiac side effects such as chest pain, a drop in blood pressure, tachycardia (accelerated heart rate), but also dizziness or light-headedness, sudden, unexplained weight gain, or swelling of the hands and feet. If you have a history of heart disease, medical advice is necessary before initiating treatment with minoxidil. The scalp treated with Alopexy 2% should not be exposed to the sun: protection with a hat is therefore necessary. In case of accidental contact with the eye or a wound, rinse with plenty of water. If irritation or pain persists, do not hesitate to seek advice from your pharmacist or your doctor. An allergy to one of the compounds present (γ-Cyclodextrin, 96% ethanol, propylene glycol, purified water) in the Alopexy 2% formula is a contraindication to its use. Packaging: 3 vials of 60 ml or 3 months of treatment.

Pregnancy

There have not been adequate controlled studies in pregnant women. Animal studies have highlighted a risk for the fetus at exposure levels much higher than those expected in humans. A low, although unlikely, risk of harm to the fetus is possible in humans (see section 5.3, Preclinical safety data).

Feeding with milk

Systemically absorbed minoxidil is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, topical minoxidil should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or breastfed child.