Hair Loss Bundle (Minoxidil 5% Spray & Finasteride 1mg Tablet)

Buy Hair Loss Bundle (Minoxidil Spray & Finasteride) 

Hair Loss Bundle (Minoxidil Spray & Finasteride) is a combination of two products that are both designed to help men suffering from hair loss (male pattern baldness) and stop a receding hairline.

The bundle includes minoxidil spray and finasteride tablets. Please be aware that the brand may vary for this item.

How Hair Loss Bundle (Minoxidil Spray & Finasteride) works

The way minoxidil works is by increasing the blood flow to the scalp, reactivating and revitalising shrunken hair follicles. 

Finasteride belongs to a group of medicines known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Finasteride works by blocking the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a hormone that is present in your scalp. DHT has been shown to be responsible for male pattern baldness. Blocking its formation helps to reverse the balding process and can lead to increased hair growth and stop hair loss. 

Directions

Always use the Hair Loss Bundle (Minoxidil Spray & Finasteride) exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

To use the minoxidil spray, apply 1ml to the scalp in the areas where you are noticing thinning. Make sure that your scalp is completely dry before you apply the product. You should apply 1ml twice a day, in the morning and at night.

Finasteride requires you to take 1 tablet a day. Do not crush or chew the tablets before swallowing.

Side effects

The Hair Loss Bundle (Minoxidil Spray & Finasteride) may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. 

Common minoxidil side effects may include:

• Headaches
• Excessive hair growth
• Itchy skin
• Shortness of breath

Common finasteride side effects may include:

• Low sex drive
• Difficulty maintaining or getting an erection (erectile dysfunction or impotence) 
• Issues with ejaculation
• Mild allergic reactions
• Breast swelling or tenderness
• Heart palpitations or a rapid heartbeat
• Pain in the testicles 
• A change in how your liver is working (this shows up in blood tests)
• Anxiety

For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

Finasteride can cause serious side effects in some people, but these are rare and won’t affect everybody. Serious side effects reported with the medication include:

• Depression
• Changes in the breast tissue e.g. lumps, pain, enlargement, discharge
• Sexual side effects such as loss of libido and erectile dysfunction, that persist for some time after the treatment has stopped

If you experience any of these serious side effects you must stop taking Finasteride and speak to your doctor immediately. If your symptoms are severe call 999 or visit your local A&E department for medical treatment.

In very rare cases, prolonged use of finasteride may lead to post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). PFS is a disorder when men experience lasting side effects after they have stopped taking the medication.

Warnings

Hair Loss Bundle (Minoxidil Spray & Finasteride) may be unsuitable for certain people.

Do not use minoxidil if:

• You are a female 
• You have high blood pressure
• You have an inflamed, infected or irritated scalp
• You have a condition that affects the scalp e.g. psoriasis
• You have a shaved scalp
• You have a dressing or bandage on your scalp

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using minoxidil if: 

• You suffer from heart disease including abnormal heart rhythms, angina, chest pains or circulation disorders
• You are unsure if your scalp is healthy

Do not take finasteride if you are a woman. This bundle is for men who are suffering from hair loss. 

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking finasteride if you are going to have a test for prostate cancer (PSA). Finasteride can affect the results of this test.

Finasteride contains lactose. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you have an intolerance to some sugars.

Do not touch crushed or broken finasteride tablets if you are a woman who is pregnant or you are planning to become pregnant. The medicine may affect the sexual development of an unborn baby.

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using or taking these products.

Talk to your healthcare provider before using minoxidil if you are taking the following medication:

• Betamethasone dipropionate (used to treat skin disorders)
• Tretinoin (for acne)
• Anthralin (for psoriasis)
• Guanethidine (used to treat high blood pressure)

Do not take finasteride if you are already taking finasteride or dutasteride for prostate problems.

Age restrictions 

This bundle is not suitable for anyone under 18 years old.

Driving and operating machinery 

In rare cases, minoxidil may cause dizziness or lower your blood pressure. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.

Fertility risks

Infertility has been reported in men who have taken finasteride for a long time. After discontinuing use of finasteride, fertility should improve. 

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

The products in this bundle are medicines; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking or using these products 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 or using these products, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if these medicines are right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using or taking these products.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding these products.