Product OverviewManufacturer: Keihodo PharmaceuticalProduct Name: Microgen Pasta 8gDrug Classification: Class 1 OTC drugCategory: OTC pharmaceuticalPediatric Use Category: For adults only (contains only adult (15 years and older) dosage and usage)Dosage Form: Ointment / CreamContents: 8g
Product Description:【Released on August 21, 2023】 A hair growth agent that works by applying to grow hair on the face and body.【Expiration Date】At the time of shipment, there is more than one year remaining until the expiration date.JAN Code: 4987065110805Product Code: 078352207
Initial and Revision Dates of the Package Insert, and Version NumberInitial creation: September 1957Revised: January 2015Please be sure to read this package insert before use. Also, keep it in a safe place so you can refer to it when needed.
FeaturesMicrogen Pasta is a topical hair growth agent in a cream form that is easily absorbed, mainly composed of two types of testosterone (male hormones). It is effective for promoting the growth of hard hair in areas other than the scalp, such as eyebrows, beard, chest hair, armpit hair, and sexual hair.【Not for use on scalp hair】
Precautions – Things Not to Do(These precautions are necessary to prevent worsening of current symptoms, side effects, or accidents)
1. Do not use if you are:(1) Someone who has had allergic reactions to the ingredients of this product.(2) Someone who, after squeezing about 5mm of the product from the tube and rubbing it into a thin-skinned area such as the inner thigh, develops symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, dermatitis, or swelling by the next day.(3) Someone with androgen-dependent tumors (e.g., prostate tumor, malignant breast tumor) or suspected of having one.(4) Pregnant women, women who may be pregnant, or breastfeeding women.(5) Children under 15 years old.(6) Someone with prostate hypertrophy accompanied by difficulty urinating.(7) Someone with a prostate examination result showing prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 2.0 ng/mL or higher (according to a doctor’s judgment).※ The active ingredients of this product (methyltestosterone, propionic acid testosterone) may promote prostate tumor progression.a) Men aged 50 and over have a higher incidence of prostate tumors, so a prostate examination is necessary before use.b) Those who continue to use regularly should undergo periodic examinations.c) If abnormal results are found, immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor or pharmacist.(8) People with sleep apnea syndrome.(9) People with alopecia areata.
2. Do not use on:(1) Eyes, around the eyes, or mucous membranes (oral cavity, nasal cavity, etc.).(2) Head hair or eyelashes.(3) The tip of the penis (urethral opening) or mucous membranes of the genitals.(4) Areas with wounds, inflammation, eczema, dermatitis, or pus.
3. Do not use any other medications containing male hormones while using this product.
4. Do not allow the product to contact anyone other than the user.(1) After use, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and lukewarm water.(2) Be careful not to let others come into contact with the product. If contact occurs, wash immediately.(3) If the application area may contact others, wash the area thoroughly with soap and lukewarm water.
Consultation – When to See a Healthcare Professional1. Before use, consult a doctor or pharmacist if you are:(1) Under medical treatment.(2) Have benign prostatic hypertrophy without difficulty urinating.(3) Have experienced allergic reactions (rash, redness, swelling, dermatitis, itching, blisters, acne, etc.) from medicines or cosmetics.(4) You or your family have allergies.(5) Have severe heart, kidney, liver disease, or a history of high blood pressure.
2. Immediately stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist with this document if:(1) Symptoms such as rash, redness, itching, or swelling appear at the application site after use.(2) No improvement after 1-3 months of use.(3) Signs of masculinization such as menstrual irregularities or voice changes are observed.(4) You have used the product incorrectly.
Efficacy and Effects- For both men and women with alopecia or thin hair.- Promotes hair growth and stimulates hair growth on the face, chest, limbs, armpits, and pubic area.
Usage and Dosage- Apply 0.1g to 0.3g to the target area once or twice daily.
＜Precautions on Usage and Dosage＞(1) Strictly adhere to the prescribed usage and dosage.(2) Be careful not to get into your eyes. If it does, rinse immediately with water or lukewarm water. Seek ophthalmic treatment if symptoms are severe.(3) Wash your hands thoroughly before and after use.(4) Use on a clean area.(5) For external use only.(6) Microgen Pasta is not an instant remedy; generally, continuous use for 1 to 2-3 months is necessary. Since individual responses vary, if no reaction is observed after 1-2 months, further use may not produce the desired effect, and it is not recommended to continue beyond that.(7) Use in elderly (65 years and older) may not be effective.(8) It does not turn white hair black.
Ingredients and Content per 1g of product[Active ingredients]- Methyltestosterone: 10 mg- Propionic acid testosterone: 5 mg
Additives include stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene hardened castor oil, glycerin stearate, parabens, petroleum jelly, cholesterol, Photosensitive Dye No. 301, and fragrance.
Storage and Handling Precautions1. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, tightly sealed.2. Keep out of reach of children.3. Do not transfer to other containers (may cause misuse or change in quality).4. Do not use products past their expiration date.5. Do not return excess product to the tube.6. If difficult to squeeze out, warm the tube in your palm for 1-2 minutes.
Additional Information in the Package Insert[Detailed Usage Instructions]Remove the cap from the tube, open the tube opening with the protrusion, and apply an appropriate amount according to the area size:- Eyebrows: about 0.1g (a small bean-sized amount), once or twice daily, gently rubbing from the eyebrow’s front to the tail.- Body hair (sexual hair): for bald or thin areas, 0.1g to 0.3g once or twice daily, avoiding mucous membranes, and rubbing into the lower abdomen.- Beard, chest hair: depending on the area, apply 0.1g to 0.3g, spreading well with fingertips, once or twice daily.- Do not overuse.
Contact InformationKeihodo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Customer Consultation Office1-22-3 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, TokyoPhone: 03-3828-5663Hours: 9:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Common Packaging (JAN Code)- 6g: 4987065100806- 6g x 2: 4987065101506- 30g: 4987065103005
Manufacturer: Keihodo Pharmaceutical
Contents: 8g x 1 tube
Suggested Retail Price: 1,375 yen (tax included)
OTC Drug Classification: Class 1 OTC drug
Poison and Quarantine Category: Not classified as poison or controlled drug
Agricultural and Veterinary Drug Category: Not classified as agricultural or veterinary drug
Dosage Form Category: Cream
Pediatric Use Category: For adults only (contains only adult (15+) dosage and usage)
Product Category: OTC pharmaceutical
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