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Minoxidil

Generic Name
Minoxidil
Brand Names
Loniten, Minox, Regoxidine, Rogaine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C9H15N5O
CAS Number
38304-91-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
5965120SH1

Overview

A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (vasodilator agents) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in blood pressure.

Indication

For the treatment of severe hypertension and in the topical treatment (regrowth) of androgenic alopecia in males and females and stabilisation of hair loss in patients with androgenic alopecia.

Associated Conditions

  • Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)
  • Severe, symptomatic Hypertension

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/06/10
Early Phase 1
Recruiting
Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
2025/06/08
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
PDFE Pharma Innovations FZCO
2025/04/11
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Samson Clinical Operations Pty Ltd
2025/02/13
Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
2024/07/30
Early Phase 1
Completed
2024/07/15
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
2024/07/03
Phase 3
Withdrawn
2024/03/27
Phase 1
Recruiting
2024/01/23
Not Applicable
Recruiting
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
2024/01/23
Not Applicable
Recruiting
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-1490
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
8/30/2023
Shenzhen Joyuflsh Technology Co.,Ltd.
83766-106
TOPICAL
5 g in 100 mL
5/26/2025
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-2231
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
12/4/2018
Praxis, LLC
59368-334
TOPICAL
5 g in 100 mL
1/1/2023
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-9299
ORAL
10 mg in 1 1
12/4/2018
AvKARE
42291-618
ORAL
2.5 mg in 1 1
10/26/2023
Roman Health Ventures Inc.
72484-097
TOPICAL
5 g in 100 mL
1/30/2025
CVS Pharmacy
69842-598
TOPICAL
5 g in 100 mL
5/22/2025
Bryant Ranch Prepack
63629-2232
ORAL
2.5 mg in 1 1
12/4/2018
Proficient Rx LP
71205-757
ORAL
2.5 mg in 1 1
2/1/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
GROWELL SCALP LOTION 2% w/v
SIN10301P
LOTION
2% w/v
10/23/1998
GROWELL SCALP LOTION 3% w/v
SIN09083P
LOTION
3% w/v
12/18/1996
REGAINE Extra Strength (5%)
SIN08213P
SOLUTION
5.07% w/w (5% w/v)
6/19/1995
VELLO-5 TOPICAL SOLUTION 5% W/V
SIN16570P
SOLUTION
50.00mg/ml
8/12/2022
MINOXIDIL LOTION 3% w/v
SIN04690P
LOTION
3% w/v
6/13/1990
REGAINE Regular Strength (2%)
SIN04399P
SOLUTION
20 mg/ml
5/3/1990
GROWELL SCALP LOTION 5% w/v
SIN09084P
LOTION
5% w/v
12/18/1996
REGRO LOTION 5%
SIN08987P
LOTION
5% w/v
11/2/1996

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Minoxidil Spray
国药准字H20110149
化学药品
喷雾剂
10/12/2021
Minoxidil Spray
国药准字H20110148
化学药品
喷雾剂
10/12/2021
Minoxidil Gel
国药准字H20050314
化学药品
凝胶剂
4/24/2020
Minoxidil Tincture
国药准字H20103166
化学药品
酊剂
2/12/2020
Minoxidil Tincture
国药准字H20010714
化学药品
酊剂
9/5/2024
Minoxidil Foam
国药准字H20234731
化学药品
泡沫剂
3/6/2024
Minoxidil Liniment
国药准字H20253431
化学药品
搽剂
2/20/2025
Minoxidil Liniment
国药准字H20253430
化学药品
搽剂
2/20/2025
Minoxidil Liniment
国药准字H20249808
化学药品
搽剂
12/25/2024
Minoxidil Liniment
国药准字H20249221
化学药品
搽剂
10/29/2024

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