Chemical formula: C₉H₁₅N₅O Molecular mass: 209.248 g/mol PubChem compound: 4201
Topical administration of minoxidil stimulates hair growth in men and women with androgenic alopecia. The mechanism of stimulating hair growth from minoxidil is not fully understood, but some actions of minoxidil include increasing hair diameter, stimulating new growth and prolonging the developmental phase, and stimulating hair follicle transition from resting phase (telogen) in the growth phase (regenerative).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| C02DC01 | Minoxidil | C Cardiovascular system → C02 Antihypertensives → C02D Arteriolar smooth muscle, agents acting on → C02DC Pyrimidine derivatives |
| D11AX01 | Minoxidil | D Dermatologicals → D11 Other dermatological preparations → D11A Other dermatological preparations → D11AX Other dermatologicals |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGAINE FOAM Cutaneous foam | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Minoxidil is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)Israel (IL)Lithuania (LT)Netherlands (NL)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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