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Hair A-Gain TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: minoxidil

Brand name

(ARTG)

: HAIR A-GAIN minoxidil 50mg/mL topical application bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the treatment of hereditary pattern baldness in healthy adult males and females.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Application
  • Topical
  • A clear, colourless solution.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 2 X 60mL pack
  • 3 X 60 mL pack
  • 4 X 60mL pack
  • 4 X 60mL (+ bonus 60mL container) pack
  • 5 X 60mL pack
  • 6 X 60mL pack
  • 60 mL pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient minoxidil

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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