Alopexy 20mg/ml, 60ml, Pierre Fabre

Indications:
Alopexy skin solution is recommended for moderate hair loss in adults, men or women, promoting hair growth. This medicine is presented in the form of a solution for cutaneous application. It is indicated for moderate hair loss (androgenic alopecia) in adults, men or women. It promotes hair growth and stabilizes the phenomenon of hair loss.
Alopexy cutaneous solution is indicated for moderate hair loss (androgenic alopecia) in adults, men or women. It promotes hair growth and stabilizes the phenomenon of hair loss.

Composition:
- The active substance is minoxidil 2 mg per 1 ml of cutaneous solution.
- The other ingredients are gamma-cyclodextrin, propylene glycol, ethanol 96%, purified water.

Method of administration:
The usual dose is one application twice a day, a dose of one ml of cutaneous solution to the scalp, starting from the center of the area to be treated.
The daily dose should not exceed 2 ml of cutaneous solution, regardless of the size of the area to be treated. Spread the cutaneous solution with your fingertips to cover the entire area to be treated.
Before applying the cutaneous solution, wash your hands thoroughly. Apply the cutaneous solution to perfectly dry hair and scalp.
Application method:
Depending on the application system used: graduated pipette or spray.

Contraindications:
The use of Alopexy cutaneous solution is contraindicated if you are hypersensitive to the active substance contained in the medicine - minoxidil - or to any component of this medicine.

Precautions:
Before using ALOPEXY 20 mg/ml, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
In case of heart disease, even if it is old, you should consult your doctor before first use.

Do not apply minoxidil:
- If you have no family history of hair loss, hair loss is sudden and/or patchy, hair loss is an effect of childbirth, or the causes of hair loss are unknown. In these cases, consult your doctor before using this medicine as the treatment may not be effective in these types of hair loss.
- On any other part of the body
- If the scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful, if it has persistent redness or inflammation or is sensitive to the touch. The medicine should only be applied to a healthy scalp.
- Do not apply this medicine at the same time as other dermatological medicines for the scalp.

You should stop treatment immediately and consult a doctor:
- if you have low blood pressure, chest pain, rapid heart rate;
- in case of fainting or dizziness;
- in case of unexplained weight gain, swollen hands or feet (edema);
- in case of persistent redness or irritation of the scalp.

It is important to respect the recommended doses and administration method: do not increase the dose or the frequency of applications.

Failure to follow the recommended dosage and/or method of administration may lead to an increase in the amount of minoxidil reaching the bloodstream and may cause the side effects described above. If any of the symptoms described above occur: stop treatment and contact your doctor.

Pregnancy, lactation and fertility:
The use of this medicine is not recommended in women.
Avoid using this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines:
It is unlikely to produce an effect.

Presentation:
60 ml

Warning:
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you. Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.