Regaine Extra Strength Foam

Regaine Extra Strength Foam 5% is used to treat hereditary hair loss in men aged 18-49. The medication contains minoxidil as its active ingredient, which aids blood flow to the hair follicles of the scalp to increase the follicle size and hair shaft diameter. This prevents further hair loss and promotes hair regrowth.

With hereditary hair loss, a combination of factors leads to hair thinning on the scalp. Genetics, hormones, and age all have a role to play in the progressive shrinking of hair follicles and a decrease in the hair growth cycle. Over an extended period of time, the scalp will produce smaller and finer hairs with each cycle. Eventually, the hair growth in some areas may cease entirely.

Regaine® for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam is for topical and external use only. It should only be applied directly to the scalp area.

• Do not apply to areas of the body other than the scalp.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying the foam and rinse other areas that have come into contact with the foam.
• Make sure your hair and scalp are completely dry before applying the foam.
• To open the container: Match the arrow on the can ring with the arrow on the cap. Pull off the cap.
• Hold the can upside down and press the nozzle to dispense the foam onto your fingers. The total amount of foam applied should not exceed 1 g (equivalent to the volume of half a capful).
• The foam may begin to melt on contact with warm skin. If your fingers are warm, rinse them in cold water first. Be sure to dry them thoroughly before handling the foam.
• The foam should be massaged lightly into the affected areas of the scalp.

To find out all of the possible side effects of Regaine Foam please click here to read the patient information leaflet.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.