■ Product OverviewManufacturer: KowaProduct Name: Rizarec Kowa 72mLPharmaceutical Classification: Class 1 OTC DrugCategory: OTC DrugPediatric Classification: For Adults (Dosage and administration only for adults aged 15 and over)Drug Form: Spray/LiquidContent: 72mlProduct Description: For promoting hair growth and preventing the progression of hair loss. Hair growth agent containing 5% Minoxidil.[Expiration Date]More than 1 year remaining from the date of shipment.JAN Code: 4987973129111Product Code: 050412435
■ Date of Initial Package Insert Creation and Revision, Package Insert Version NumberInitial Creation: 2024/10Revision: -Please read this package insert carefully before use and keep it in a safe place.
■ Do Not Do(Failure to follow these instructions may worsen your current condition or cause side effects.)1. Do not use the following persons.? Persons who have experienced allergic symptoms (e.g., rash, redness, itching, hives) due to this product or its ingredients.? Women.(Safety in Japanese women has not been confirmed.)? Minors (under 20 years of age).(No experience of use in Japan.)? Persons with hair loss other than androgenetic alopecia(e.g., alopecia areata, hair loss due to thyroid disease), or persons with hair loss of unknown cause.(This product is effective only for androgenetic alopecia.)? Persons with sudden hair loss or patchy hair loss.(It is highly likely to be hair loss other than androgenetic alopecia.)2. Do not use on the following areas.? This product is for scalp use only; do not ingest.(May cause a drop in blood pressure, etc.)? Scalp with wounds, eczema, or inflammation (redness).(May worsen wounds, etc.)3. When using this product, avoid using other hair growth agents and external preparations (ointments, liquids, etc.) on the scalp. Also, discontinue use of this product if you are using these.(These agents may affect the absorption of this product.)
■ Consult a Doctor or Pharmacist1. The following persons should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.? Persons who have experienced allergic symptoms (e.g., rash, redness, itching, hives) from drugs or cosmetics.? Persons with high blood pressure or low blood pressure.(This product may affect blood pressure.)? Persons with heart or kidney disease.(This product may affect the heart or kidneys.)? Persons with swelling.(May worsen swelling.)? Persons who do not have a family history of androgenetic alopecia (parents, siblings).(Genetic factors are considered to play a significant role in the onset of androgenetic alopecia.)? Elderly persons (65 years and older).(Generally, undesirable symptoms are more likely to occur in the elderly.)? Persons diagnosed with the following conditions.Thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism).(Hair loss may be due to thyroid disease.)2. After use, if any of the following symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist with this package insert, as they may be side effects.
Affected Area | Symptoms---|---Skin | Scalp rash/redness, itching, hives, dandruff, heat sensation at the application site, etc.Nervous System | Headache, feeling faint, dizzinessCirculatory System | Chest pain, rapid heartbeatMetabolic System | Sudden unexplained weight gain, swelling of hands and feet
*May occur outside the scalp.
3. If no improvement is observed in any of the following after 6 months of use, discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist with this package insert.Degree of hair loss, growth of vellus hair/soft hair, growth of terminal hair, degree of hair loss (reduction in fine, short hairs as well as thick hairs is also an indicator of improvement).(It may be hair loss other than androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss due to other causes.)4. Even within 6 months of starting use, if hair loss worsens or the following types of hair loss are observed, discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist with this package insert.Hair loss other than on the head, patchy hair loss, sudden hair loss, etc.(It may be hair loss other than androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss due to other causes.)
■ Other Precautions? Hair growth takes time. Use daily for at least 4 months to see results.(The effectiveness of 5% Minoxidil lotion has been observed after 4 months of use.)? The rate of hair growth varies from person to person, and this product is not effective for everyone.? Continuous use is necessary to maintain effectiveness; stopping use will gradually return hair to its previous state.(This product does not eliminate the cause of androgenetic alopecia.)
■ Efficacy and EffectivenessHair growth, hair growth promotion, and prevention of progression of hair loss (hair fall) in androgenetic alopecia.
■ Dosage and AdministrationAdult males (20 years and older) should apply 1ml to the balding scalp twice daily.