What is Regaine Womens Regular Strength?

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion is used for Severe hypertension, Hereditary hair loss problems and other conditions. 

• Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion contains Minoxidil as an active ingredient.
• Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion works by relaxing blood vessels thus stimulating hair growth.
• Johnson And Johnson Pacific manufactures Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion.

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion Uses

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Severe hypertension
• Hereditary hair loss problems

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion improves the patient's condition by performing the following functions:

• Relaxing blood vessels thus stimulating hair growth.

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion - Composition and Active Ingredients

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Minoxidil

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious.

Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Chest pain
• Increased heart rate
• Increased blood creatinine and urea
• Topical headache
• Inflammation of the pericardium
• Pericardial effusion

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion - Precautions & How to Use

Before using Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Apply only on scalp
• Avoid eyes and other mucous membrane
• do not take by mouth. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine on open wounds, dry, chapped, irritated, or sun-burned skin.
• wash your hands before and after applying Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion. Clean and dry the skin area to be treated.
• do not wash the treated area after immediately applying Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion. Also avoid the use of other products on the treated area unless directed by your doctor.
• applying an excessive amount may result in pilling. Use a thinner layer or lesser quantity of medicine to avoid pilling.
• avoid getting this medication in your eyes or nose or mouth.

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion - Drug Interactions

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Clonidine
• Nadolol
• Nicorandil
• Propranolol
• Tretinoin

Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion - Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion is a contraindication. In addition, Regaine Womens Regular Strength Lotion should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Angina pectoris
• Coronary artery disease
• Dissecting aortic aneurysm
• Hypersensitivity
• Pheochromocytoma
• Pregnancy