SOME BASIC FACTS
- The average number of hair follicles on the scalp is about 100,000.
- No new follicles are formed after birth.
- Most people lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day, and significant hair loss is considered hair shedding of more than 150 hairs per day. WHAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS IN MEN
- Although there are several causes of hair loss, male pattern baldness (also known as androgenic alopecia or hereditary hair loss) accounts for the majority of hair loss in men. It is usually caused by a combination of hormonal activity and heredity, which together cause the shrinking of hair follicles on your scalp. Over time, the gradual shrinking of some scalp follicles leads to shortening of the hair growth cycle. Hair becomes thinner and shorter until growth completely stops. FACTS ABOUT HAIR LOSS IN MEN There are several causes of hair loss. However, male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss and is usually permanent. It accounts for the majority of hair loss worldwide. Hair loss in men is a condition that can be inherited from either the maternal or paternal line. Hair loss can start in the teenage years, 20s, or 30s. Hair loss affects up to one third of all men. By age 50, approximately 50% of men have significant thinning of hair. Losing 150 or more hairs per day is abnormal.
If your hair loss is in a different location or much more extensive than the cases shown in the illustration, then Rogaine Minoxidil may not help. 
Please read the entire leaflet carefully before you start using Kirkland Minoxidil.
If you have additional questions, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for you personally and should not be given to others. It may harm them even if their complaints are the same as yours.
In this leaflet:
What Kirkland Minoxidil is and what it is used for
Before you start using Kirkland Minoxidil
How to use Kirkland Minoxidil
Possible side effects
How to store Kirkland Minoxidil
Additional information
Kirkland Minoxidil 5% solution
The name of this medicine is Kirkland Minoxidil. The active ingredient is minoxidil. Each bottle contains 5% of the active substance.
Excipients: propylene glycol, alcohol, and distilled water
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1. WHAT KIRKLAND MINOXIDIL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Kirkland Minoxidil is available as a dermal solution (for topical application on the skin) containing 5% of the active substance.
Kirkland Minoxidil is supplied in packages containing one 60 ml bottle and the following applicators: spray pump, long nozzle, and/or rubbing attachment.
What type of medicine is Kirkland Minoxidil
Kirkland Minoxidil stimulates hair growth in androgenic (under the influence of male sex hormones) baldness, expressed in men as baldness on the crown of the scalp, and in women as diffuse hair loss or thinning of the scalp. The mechanism by which Kirkland Minoxidil may stimulate hair growth is not fully understood, but Kirkland Minoxidil may stabilize and reversibly affect the hair loss process in androgenic alopecia.
What Kirkland Minoxidil is used for
Treatment of androgenic alopecia in men and women (for new hair growth) and stabilization of hair loss.
2. BEFORE YOU START USING KIRKLAND MINOXIDIL
Kirkland Minoxidil should not be used:
If you have had an allergic reaction to minoxidil or any of the excipients listed above. If the answer to any of the following questions is YES, consult your doctor before using Kirkland Minoxidil, as this medicine may not be suitable for you:
■ Do you suffer from cardiovascular disease?
■ Are you pregnant? Are you breastfeeding?
■ Are you under 18 years old?
Pregnancy
Kirkland Minoxidil should not be taken during pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise. Women of childbearing age need to use effective contraception. Contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant, think you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant while using Kirkland Minoxidil. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication if you are pregnant.
Breastfeeding
While using Kirkland Minoxidil, breastfeeding is not recommended as Kirkland Minoxidil is excreted in breast milk. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication while breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
There is no data on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines. Given the mode of action of the medicine, no significant effects are expected. Important information about some of the excipients of Kirkland Minoxidil: Since it contains alcohol, Kirkland Minoxidil may cause burning and irritation in the eyes. In case of accidental contact with sensitive surfaces (eyes, skin abrasions, mucous membranes), rinse the affected area with plenty of cold tap water.
Taking other medicines:
Kirkland Minoxidil and some other topical medicines can interact. Kirkland Minoxidil should not be used with tretinoin (medicine for acne treatment), and anthralin/ditranol (medicines for psoriasis treatment).
3. HOW TO USE KIRKLAND
For external use only.
Apply Kirkland Minoxidil only as directed. Do not apply Kirkland Minoxidil to other parts of the body. A total dose of 1 ml of Kirkland Minoxidil should be applied twice daily on the scalp, starting from the center of the affected area. This dosage should be used regardless of the size of the affected area. The total daily dose should not exceed 2 ml. After applying Kirkland Minoxidil, hands should be washed thoroughly. Kirkland Minoxidil should be applied to completely dry hair and scalp.
The method of application depends on the applicator used, as described below.
A. SPRAY PUMP APPLICATOR
This applicator is most suitable for applying Kirkland Minoxidil to large areas of the scalp.
Remove the large outer cap; remove the small inner cap and discard it.
Place the spray pump on the bottle and screw it on tightly.
After aiming the pump at the center of the bald area of the scalp, press the pump once and apply Kirkland Minoxidil with your fingertips so that you cover the entire bald area. Avoid inhaling the spray. After use, put the large outer cap back on the bottle.
B. SPRAY APPLICATOR WITH LONG NOZZLE
This applicator is best for applying Kirkland Minoxidil to small areas of the scalp or under hair.
To use the long nozzle, the spray pump must be screwed onto the bottle. Follow steps A.2 and A.3.
Remove the short spray nozzle from the top of the spray pump; place the long nozzle on the pump nozzle and press down firmly. Remove the small cap from the tip of the long nozzle.
After aiming the applicator at the center of the bald area of the scalp, press the pump once and then apply ROGAINE with your fingertips so that you cover the entire bald area. Repeat this action a total of 6 times, so the applied dose will be 1 ml of solution. Avoid inhaling the spray. Optionally, you can replace the small cap on the extender after use.
C. RUBBING APPLICATOR
This applicator is most suitable for applying Kirkland Minoxidil to small areas of the scalp.
Remove the large outer cap; remove the small inner cap and discard it.
Put the rubbing applicator on the bottle and screw it on tightly.
Press the bottle with your thumb until Kirkland Minoxidil fills the applicator.
Apply Kirkland Minoxidil on the affected area, gently rubbing it into the scalp.
After applying Kirkland Minoxidil, wash your hands thoroughly.
Rinse the rubbing applicator with water after each use and dry it before putting the caps back on.
If you use more Kirkland Minoxidil than you should:
If Kirkland Minoxidil is accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately or the nearest emergency department.
If you have applied too much Kirkland Minoxidil, wash your scalp with water and shampoo immediately and wash your hands thoroughly.
If you forget to use Kirkland Minoxidil:
Apply it as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a forgotten application.
If you stop using Kirkland Minoxidil:
You may lose hair that has regrown after stopping Kirkland Minoxidil.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects may occur with the use of Kirkland Minoxidil, like with all medicines, but not everyone gets them.
Stop using Kirkland Minoxidil immediately and contact your doctor or pharmacist if you notice symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing.
Common side effects include scalp irritation, redness, itching, or dryness at the application site.
If you experience chest pain, rapid heartbeat, swelling of hands or feet, dizziness or fainting, stop using Kirkland Minoxidil and seek immediate medical attention.
5. HOW TO STORE KIRKLAND MINOXIDIL
Store Kirkland Minoxidil in the original package to protect from light. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Do not use Kirkland Minoxidil after the expiry date stated on the bottle.
Do not store above 25°C.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What Kirkland Minoxidil contains:
The active substance is minoxidil.
The other ingredients are propylene glycol, alcohol, and distilled water.
The pack contains one 60 ml bottle with Kirkland Minoxidil 5% solution.
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This leaflet was last revised in 2025.