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Mens Kirkland Minoxidil Extra Strength Prescribing Information

Package insert / product label
Generic name: minoxidil
Dosage form: topical solution
Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 25, 2024.

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Minoxidil 5% w/v

Purpose

Hair regrowth treatment for men

Indications and Usage for Mens Kirkland Minoxidil Extra Strength

to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton)

Warnings

For external use only. For use by men only.

Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame

Do not use if

  • you are a woman
  • your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on the side of this carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp. 5% minoxidil topical solution is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline.
  • you have no family history of hair loss
  • your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy
  • you do not know the reason for your hair loss
  • you are under 18 years of age. Do not use on babies and children.
  • your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful
  • you use other medicines on the scalp

Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease

When using this product

  • do not apply on other parts of the body
  • avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with large amounts of cool tap water.
  • some people have experienced changes in hair color and/or texture
  • it takes time to regrow hair. Results may occur at 2 months with twice a day usage. For some men, you may need to use this product for at least 4 months before you see results.
  • the amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. This product will not work for all men.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs
  • sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs
  • your hands or feet swell
  • scalp irritation or redness occurs
  • unwanted facial hair growth occurs
  • you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months

May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Mens Kirkland Minoxidil Extra Strength Dosage and Administration

  • apply one mL with dropper 2 times a day directly onto the scalp in the hair loss area
  • using more or more often will not improve results
  • continued use is necessary to increase and keep your hair regrowth, or hair loss will begin again

Storage and Handling

  • see hair loss pictures on side of this carton
  • before use, read all information on carton and enclosed booklet
  • keep the carton. It contains important information.
  • hair regrowth has not been shown to last longer than 48 weeks in large clinical trials with continuous treatment with 5% minoxidil topical solution for men
  • in clinical studies with mostly white men aged 18-49 years with moderate degrees of hair loss, 5% minoxidil topical solution for men provided more hair regrowth than 2% minoxidil topical solution
  • store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)

Inactive ingredients

alcohol, propylene glycol, purified water

Questions?

  • call us at 1-877-907-6424

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mL Bottle Carton

KIRKLAND
Signature

MINOXIDIL
EXTRA STRENGTH FOR MEN

5% MINOXIDIL TOPICAL SOLUTION

HAIR REGROWTH
TREATMENT

Regrows
more hair than
2% Minoxidil
Topical Solution

Results may occur at 2 months

NOT FOR USE BY WOMEN

Unscented

3-60 mL (2 fl oz) Bottles

Principal Display Panel - 60 mL Bottle Carton
MENS KIRKLAND EXTRA STRENGTH
minoxidil solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63981-111
Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Minoxidil (UNII: 5965120SH1) (Minoxidil - UNII:5965120SH1) Minoxidil50 mg in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
alcohol (UNII: 3K9958V90M)
propylene glycol (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:63981-111-0112 in 1 TRAY
12 in 1 PACKAGE, COMBINATION
13 in 1 CARTON
160 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA02083407/16/2010
Labeler - Costco Wholesale Corporation (103391843)