Important Safety Information

Rx Hair Loss Serum (Topical Finasteride 0.3% + Minoxidil 6% Serum + Essential Oils)

Rx Hair Loss Serum is intended for use by individuals assigned male at birth (including cisgender men and transgender women) who are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or able to become pregnant. Read this patient information before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment. Rx Hair Loss Serum is a compounded medication that your provider has prescribed to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Unlike oral finasteride, Rx Hair Loss Serum is a compounded product. Rx Hair Loss Serum is compounded by licensed pharmacists using active pharmaceutical ingredients. However, similar to all compounded medications, Rx Hair Loss Serum is not FDA approved. This means that the safety, effectiveness, and quality of this medication is not verified by the FDA, as the FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness, or quality of any compounded drugs. It is only available if prescribed after an online consultation with a medical provider. Topical finasteride has not been studied as extensively as oral finasteride. Although topical administration may reduce systemic exposure in some studies, topical finasteride can be absorbed into the bloodstream, and FDA has received reports of systemic adverse events with compounded topical finasteride products, including products combined with minoxidil. Do not use other topical minoxidil or finasteride products while you are using the Topical Rx Hair Loss Finasteride 0.3% + Minoxidil 6% Serum. Do not allow individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, individuals who have the potential to become pregnant, or children handle this medication. Do not allow any of these individuals to come into contact with the treatment site (your scalp) after the medication has been applied. If they do, they should immediately clean the site of contact on their skin with soap and water.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Rx Hair Loss Serum?

  • Rx Hair Loss Serum should not be used or handled by individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, individuals who have the potential to become pregnant

  • If you have any other medical condition, including a history of prostate or breast cancer

  • If you have ever had a hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to topical minoxidil or topical finasteride + minoxidil

  • All of the medications that you are currently taking, including prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

  • Know the medications you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medication.

Who should not use Rx Hair Loss Serum?

Do not use Rx Hair Loss Serum if you:

  • are currently taking oral finasteride for hair loss or for treatment of an enlarged prostate (Propecia®, Proscar®). Oral finasteride and Rx Hair Loss Serum should not be used at the same time

  • are currently taking other medications in the same class as finasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitors: dutasteride, Avodart®, Jalyn®)

  • are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or may become pregnant due to the possibility of absorption of finasteride and the subsequent potential risk to a male fetus

  • are breastfeeding

  • are allergic to finasteride, minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine®), or any of the inactive ingredients in Rx Hair Loss Serum. Inactive ingredients include: butylated hydroxytoluene, oleic acid, PEG40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyposulfite, olivamidopropyl betaine, polysorbate 20, lactic acid, purified water, lavender water, phenoxyethanol, propanediol, rosemary, juniper, cedar, sandalwood, lavender, and eucalyptus essential oils.

  • are younger than 18 years of age

What are the possible side effects of Rx Hair Loss Serum?

The most common side effects of topical finasteride + minoxidil serum typically occur at the site of medication application (scalp). These side effects include:

  • Itching

  • Redness

  • Irritation

  • Burning sensation

  • Contact dermatitis

  • Dry & flaky scalp

If you develop any of the following side effects, please stop using this topical medication and contact your healthcare provider right away:

  • Chest pain

  • Rapid heart beat

  • Faintness or dizziness

  • Sudden & unexplained weight gain

  • Swelling of hands or feet

  • Breast tenderness/enlargement

  • Unwanted facial hair growth

  • Sexual dysfunction (e.g., low libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased volume of ejaculate)

  • Symptoms of depression

  • Severe scalp irritation

These are not all of the possible side effects of Rx Hair Loss Serum. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088 or visiting http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch.

How do I use the Rx Hair Loss Serum?

  • Use this medication exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.

  • Do not use this medication more than once a day as it will not improve results and can increase the risk of side effects.

  • Wash your hands with soap immediately after applying this medication to your scalp.

What should I do if this medication gets on my face?

There is the potential for hair growth to occur on any skin that this medication comes into contact with after repeated use. For this reason, only apply the Rx Hair Loss Serum to the scalp, and carefully blot any excess to avoid it running onto your face. If it does get on your face, clean off the medication with gentle soap and water.

How should I store the Rx Hair Loss Serum?

  • Store this medication at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)

  • Keep this medication and all other medications out of the reach of children and pets. Minoxidil is suspected to be TOXIC TO CATS AND DOGS. Please do not allow cats, dogs, or other pets to ingest this.

  • Keep this medication and all other medications out of the reach of children.

  • Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, individuals under the age of 18 should not handle this medication

  • Discard any unneeded medication

General information about the safe use of the Rx Hair Loss Serum: Do not use this medication for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give this medication to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. Minoxidil is suspected to be toxic to cats and dogs. Please do not allow cats, dogs, or other pets to ingest this medication or to come into contact with the treatment site after the medication has been applied. If these occur, consult your pet's veterinarian.