Avogain 5% Spray 50 ml

Description

Avogain is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss in men aged 18-65 years, by preventing further hair loss and helping hair re-growth. It contains minoxidil which is thought to work by aiding the blood flow to the hair follicles on your scalp. The medicine is for use in men aged between 18 and 65 years. Avogain solution works best in men with hair loss or thinning at the top of the scalp. Those who are younger, have been losing hair for a short period of time or have a small area of baldness are likely to experience the best results. You are unlikely to benefit from Avogain if you have been bald for many years or have a large area of hair loss. Hereditary hair loss is Recognizable because: Of the pattern of hair loss (see diagrams). It starts gradually and progresses. You have a family history of hair loss. No other symptoms are present with your hair loss. How to use Avoid breathing in the spray whilst applying to the scalp. Do not apply to areas of the body other than the scalp. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying the solution and rinse other areas that have come into contact with the solution. Make sure your hair and scalp are completely dry before applying the solution. Applicator is designed to accurately release a 1 ml dose when used as described. Daily dose for Adult Men: Age Dose Leave at least 12 hours between each use. Do not exceed 2 ml in a day. Do not use more than twice a day. Continued use of Avogain You may need to use this medicine twice daily for at least 2 months before you see new hair growth, this is because hair growth is a slow process. Hair growth may be soft and downy at the start but should eventually become the same as normal hair. Once the hair has begun to re-grow, you need to continue using this medicine twice a day for the growth to continue. In clinical trials 3 out of every 5 men reported hair re-growth after 48 weeks of continual use of this product. When you stop using the medicine, the hair that has re-grown may disappear after 3-4 months and the balding / hair loss process will continue. If you have no improvement in your hair growth after one year of use, you should discontinue treatment. If at any time during your treatment you are concerned you should consult your doctor or pharmacist. Warnings and precautions Do not use this medicine… If you are a female If you are under the age of 18 or over the age of 65. If you have had a bad reaction to minoxidil, ethanol, or propylene glycol. If you are not sure if your hair loss is hereditary. If you have hair loss caused by drug treatment. If you have total baldness or complete loss of all body hair. If the cause of your hair loss is unknown, or it is sudden and unexpected. If you have high blood pressure, even if it is not being treated. If you have any condition that affects your scalp, including sunburn and psoriasis. If you have a shaved scalp. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist… If you are at all unsure whether your scalp is normal and healthy. If you suffer from heart disease, including abnormal heart rhythms or rates, angina or chest pains and / or circulation disorders. Side Effects If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help: Chest pain Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor: Allergic reactions including swollen face, skin redness or itching or throat tightness. Low blood pressure. Fast heart beat or an increased awareness of the heart beat (palpitations). Faintness or dizziness. Swollen hands or feet, shortness of breath. Sudden unexplained weight gain. Persistent local redness or rash. Other effects which may occur include: Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) Headache. Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) Itching, dermatitis or excessive hair growth. Storage Information Store below 30°C, Don’t freeze. Shelf life: 2 Years. Shelf life after first opening is 30 days. Drug Interactions If you are using creams, ointments or lotions used to treat scalp conditions, e.g. Dithranol – used to treat psoriasis. Tretinoin – used to treat acne or other skin disorders. Corticosteroids – a type of anti-inflammatory. Petrolatum - a common ingredient in hair wax or gel. If you are taking or using any other medicines including: certain blood pressure medicines called ‘vasodilators’ e.g. hydralazine. There is potential risk that minoxidil, the active ingredient in Avogain Solution may interact with these medicines and increase their effect. Ingredients Minoxidil. Specifications Including one bottle 50 ml used for one month treatment, and pump spray applicator.