Just a few questions from our Pharmacist before you checkout to make sure this medicine is safe for you.
This medication will be provided via a prescription from our registered healthcare professionals
What is Regaine For Women solution?
Regaine for Women is a solution which works to help your hair grow back stronger when you’re suffering from hair loss that runs in your family. Regaine for women is simple to apply and only needs to be used twice a day.
Why am I losing my hair?
If you’re a woman, the most common reason for hair loss is female pattern baldness, otherwise known as hereditary hair loss, which runs in your family. This makes your hair follicles shrink, which causes your hair to become thinner and lighter as it grows.
How does Regaine for Women work to treat hair loss?
Regaine solution uses the active ingredient Minoxidil which is thought to work by encouraging blood flow to your scalp and the hair follicles there. This helps nutrients flow into your hair, making it grow back healthier, it also helps your hair follicles to grow.
How to use Regaine For Women solution.
Part your hair in the affected area so as much of your scalp is as visible as possible. Aim the spray pump toward the centre of the scalp and spray once, massage the solution into the area with your fingertips. Repeat this 5 more times for a total of 6 sprays. This delivers a 1ml dose of Regaine solution. Do this twice a day.
When should Regaine For Women not be used?
Regaine for Women is not suitable for those under the age of 18 or those over the age of 65. Do not use Regaine for Women if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. You should not use Regaine for Women if you have had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, ethanol, propylene glycol or any other listed products.
Do not use Regaine for Women if you have:
- Hair loss caused by drug treatment.
- Total baldness or complete loss of all body hair.
- Sudden or unexpected hair loss, or hair loss where the cause is unknown.
- Any condition which affects your scalp, including sunburn and psoriasis.
- A shaved scalp.
- A dressing or bandage of any kind on your scalp.
- Are using any creams, ointments or lotions to treat scalp conditions. E.g. Dethranol, Tretinoin, or Corticosteroids.
- High blood pressure.
- Are not sure that your hair loss is hereditary.
If you notice any side effect then stop using immediately and contact a doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist as soon as possible. You can also record any side effect you notice using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Important Information.
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
