Minichek 5% Solution 60 mL

Minichek 5% Solution 60 mL is a topical minoxidil hair-loss medicine supplied as a 5% solution in a 60 mL bottle. Each bottle contains minoxidil 5% for scalp application, and the product is used to help treat androgenetic alopecia, also called hereditary hair loss. Minoxidil is a vasodilator class medicine that is applied to the scalp, not taken by mouth. It is meant for people who have been evaluated for thinning hair and want a nonprescription-style topical option that targets the scalp directly.

How it works: Minoxidil helps keep more hair follicles in the growth phase and may enlarge shrunken follicles over time. In solution form, Minichek 5% Solution 60 mL is applied directly to the scalp so the medicine can work at the hair roots where thinning is happening.

Minichek 5% Solution 60 mL is the higher-strength minoxidil option compared with lower-strength topical products, so it is usually chosen when a clinician wants a stronger scalp treatment approach. This 5% solution may be preferred for adults with more noticeable thinning or for people who need a solution format rather than a foam or tablet. Because it is a stronger strength, scalp irritation or unwanted hair growth on nearby skin can be more noticeable than with lower strengths.

• Androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss)
• Hair thinning on the scalp
• Help support regrowth in hereditary hair loss
• Maintain hair density with continued use

• Apply the solution only to a clean, dry scalp.
• Use the exact amount directed by your clinician; do not use more to speed up results.
• Spread the solution over the thinning area, then wash your hands well.
• Let the scalp dry fully before using styling products, hats, or going to bed.
• Do not apply to broken, irritated, sunburned, or inflamed skin.
• Avoid getting the solution in the eyes, mouth, nose, or on other body hair.

Minichek 5% Solution 60 mL provides minoxidil 5% in each 60 mL bottle for topical use, and the dose is determined by a doctor based on your scalp condition and treatment plan. It is commonly used once or twice daily depending on the prescriber’s instructions, and you should not exceed the amount your doctor tells you to use in a day.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Minoxidil may include:

• Scalp dryness
• Itching
• Redness or irritation at the application site
• Flaking or scaling of the scalp
• Temporary increased shedding when treatment starts
• Unwanted fine hair growth on nearby skin, which may be more noticeable with 5% solution

• Use only on the scalp; do not apply to other areas of the body.
• The 5% strength may cause more irritation than lower-strength minoxidil products.
• Do not use on irritated, infected, or damaged skin unless your clinician says it is okay.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, or a history of chest pain.
• Avoid use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless a clinician specifically advises it.
• Do not smoke or expose the scalp to open flame right after application, because topical solutions may be flammable until dry.
• Use caution with hair sprays, dyes, or other scalp products if they worsen irritation.

• Other topical scalp medicines or irritants, which can increase dryness or irritation
• Blood pressure medicines, especially if you are sensitive to lightheadedness or low blood pressure
• Products that contain alcohol or harsh solvents on the scalp
• Other minoxidil products, which can lead to overuse
• Certain heart medicines if your clinician is monitoring blood pressure or pulse

Store Minichek 5% Solution 60 mL at room temperature, tightly closed, away from heat, flame, and direct sunlight.