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Loxon 2% is a preparation used in dermatology, used to delay baldness and induce hair growth on the head. The active substance is minoxidil, a hypotensive drug. Do not administer the preparation to people under 18 years of age. Loxon 2% is available as an over-the-counter liquid for use on the scalp.
Loxon 2%, producer: Sanofi Aventis
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| lotion for use on the scalp; 20 mg / ml (2%); 60 ml | over-the-counter drug | minoxidil |
Indications for the use of Loxon 2%
Loxon 2% is a liquid intended for use on the scalp against the effects of androgenic alopecia in women and men. The active substance of the preparation is minoxidil, a hypotensive drug.
Dosage
1 ml of the solution should be spread over the baldness area and massaged into the skin (usually at the top of the head and forehead crevices) twice a day. Do not exceed the dose of 2 ml per day.
Loxon 2%, contraindications and warnings
- Contraindication to the use of the preparation is hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation and arterial hypertension.
- Treatment with Loxon 2% should be discontinued if no improvement occurs after one year of use.
- Loxon 2% is not intended for people under the age of 18 and over 65.
- Note: wash your hands thoroughly after applying the liquid to the scalp.
Loxon 2% – side effects
The use of Loxon 2% may rarely cause skin irritation and itching. Excessive hair (including facial hair), local erythema, dryness / flaking of the scalp and an increase in hair loss may occur. Rare cases of hypotension have been reported.