Men's GLN-Minoxidil: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

What is Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL used for?

• Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL is used for the treatment of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) on the top of the scalp (vertex) in men aged 18-65 years. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair re-growth (vertex only, as shown below).

• Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL has no effect on receding hairlines. It does not permanently reverse male pattern baldness; most new hair is lost within three to four months after stopping the medication.

How does Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL work?

Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL contains minoxidil, which is thought to work by aiding the blood flow to hair follicles on your scalp and thereby helping hair re-growth. Initial hair re-growth may look soft, downy (“vellus” hair), and may be barely visible. After further treatment, hair re-growth may change and become the same colour and thickness as the rest of the hair.

Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL is more effective if you are experiencing gradually thinning hair or gradual hair loss on the top of the head (as shown in the image below).

Gradual hair loss on the top of the scalp

Male Pattern Baldness or Hereditary Hair Loss is recognizable because:

• Of the pattern of hair loss (see diagrams above).
• Hair loss starts gradually and progresses.
• You have a family history of hair loss.
• No other symptoms are present with your hair loss.

You must use Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL for at least 4 months before you see any results.

The amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. Not everyone will respond to Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL. The response to this medicine cannot be predicted. No one will be able to grow back all of their hair.

You may respond better if you have been losing your hair for a shorter period of time (less than 10 years) or have little initial hair loss (less than a diameter of 10 cm).

What are the ingredients in Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL?

Medicinal ingredients: minoxidil

Non-medicinal ingredients: Anhydrous Citric Acid, Butylated Hydroxyl Toluene, Cetyl Alcohol, Dehydrated Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrocarbon Propellant (propane, isobutane, n-butane), L-Lactic Acid, Purified Water, Polysorbate 60, and Stearyl Alcohol.

Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL comes in the following dosage form:

Foam that contains 50 mg minoxidil per gram (5% w/w) and is delivered from a pressurized container

Do not use Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL if:

• you are female, pregnant, or breastfeeding

• you are a male under 18 or over 65 years of age
• you have no family history of hair loss, hair loss is sudden and/or patchy, or the reason for hair loss is unknown
• you are allergic to minoxidil or to any ingredients in Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL
• you have treated or untreated high blood pressure
• you have baldness not due to male pattern baldness
• you have any conditions affecting your scalp, such as redness, inflammation, irritation, pain on touching, sunburn, or psoriasis
• you have a shaved scalp or broken skin on the scalp
• you are treated with any kind of dressing or bandage (occlusive dressing) or other topical medication (e.g., anthralin, tretinoin or corticosteroids) on your scalp for any skin scalp problems
• you have temporary hair loss as a result of taking certain medications (cancer chemotherapy) or having certain disease state or nutritional problems, as well as poor grooming habits.
• have secondary syphilis

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

• have high or low blood pressure or heart disease or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
• are under other treatment for any scalp conditions

Other warnings you should know about:

• Apply Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL only on the scalp.
• Avoid contact with eyes as Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL contains alcohol, which would cause burning or irritation of the eyes or sensitive skin areas. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with large amounts of cool tap water. Stop use and speak to your doctor if irritation persists.
• Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL may cause local skin reactions (contact dermatitis), irritation to the eyes or mucous membranes.
• May change colour/texture of hair
• Avoid inhalation of the spray
• In rare cases, Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL may cause low blood pressure, salt and water retention that lead to chest pain (angina), rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), swollen hands and feet
• Shedding of hair may occur within two to six weeks after using the product; this is not uncommon and is temporary. If shedding persists for more than two weeks, users should stop applying Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL and consult their doctor
• If you do not see any results after 4 months, stop using Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL and seek advice of your doctor
• Contact between children and minoxidil application sites should be avoided

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

The following may interact with Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL:

• Anthralin – used to treat psoriasis
• Tretinoin – used to treat acne or other skin conditions
• Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL (Minoxidil) also may increase the effect of hydralazine (drug to treat high blood pressure).

How to take Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL:

• Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL is for topical and external use only. It should only be applied directly to the scalp area. Make sure your hair and scalp are completely dry before applying the foam.

Pre-Application:

• Shampooing is not required before applying Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL. However, if you wash your scalp before applying, use a mild shampoo. Dry hair and scalp before application.
• Do not apply to areas of the body other than the scalp.
• Do not apply to a sunburned or irritated, broken, or shaved scalp.

Application:

1. 1. PREP HANDS WITH COLD WATER

Rinse your fingers in cold water and dry them. Note: foam will melt on contact with warm surfaces.

1. 2. OPEN THE CAP

Be sure to align arrow on the cap with arrow on blue ring. Tilt cap back and pull off.

1. 3. HOLD CAN STRAIGHT UPSIDE DOWN AND DISPENSE ONTO A COLD SURFACE

If you hold the can at an angle, foam may not dispense properly. Press nozzle to dispense half a capful of foam onto a cold surface (e.g. dish, or cold hands).

1. 4. APPLY TO SCALP, NOT HAIR

Part your hair to expose hair loss area. Massage foam into scalp, not hair. Repeat until all hair loss areas have been covered.

1. 5. CLOSE CAP AND WASH HANDS

Snap cap back into place. Be sure arrows do not line up. Wash hands and any surface thoroughly after use.

• For Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL to work best, you should allow it to remain on the scalp for at least 4 hour

Post-Application:

• Do not dry the foam with a hair dryer.
• If you are planning to be in the sun after applying Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL, use headwear. Do not use sunscreens or sun-blocking agents.
• Avoid swimming, showering or physical activity involving excessive sweating or wetting in rain for at least 4 hours after application.
• To minimize breakage of existing hair, the scalp should be massaged gently. Comb hair with a widely spaced, round tooth comb to avoid excessive pulling.
• You may use hair sprays, mousses, conditioners, gels, etc. However, you should apply Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL first and wait for it to dry before applying your styling aids.

• It is not known if hair colouring, perming or relaxing agents change the effect of Men’s GLN-

  • MINOXIDIL. However, to avoid possible scalp irritation, you should make sure all of the foam has been washed off the hair and scalp before using these products.

Usual dose:

• Half (½) capful (equivalent to 1 gram of foam) applied twice daily to the entire affected area; for example, once in the morning and once at night.
• Do not exceed two doses of half (½) capful (equivalent to 2 grams of foam) in a day. Exceeding the recommended dosage may cause increased side effects.

One can of Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL should last for 30 days (one month), if applied twice a day according to directions.

Overdose:

If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, regional poison control centre or Health Canada’s toll-free number, 1-844 POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) immediately, even if there are no signs or symptoms.

Missed Dose:

• If you miss one or two applications, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What are possible side effects from using Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL?

These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.

If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and tell your doctor

• Faintness or dizziness – if affected do not drive or operate machinery

• Sudden unexplained weight gain
• Swollen hands or feet
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Depressed mood

Other side effects include:

• Unwanted non-scalp hair. This may be due to the frequent applying of Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL on areas of the skin other than the scalp.

• Scalp irritation such as local redness, itchiness, dryness, and flaky skin have all been

  reported. This is usually only a temporary effect, but if it is persistent, you should stop using this product.

• Temporary hair loss may occur during the first 2-6 weeks of use. If this hair loss continues for longer than 2 weeks, stop using the product and talk to your doctor.

• Change in hair colour and/or texture may occur. If this happens you should stop using Men’s GLN-

  • MINOXIDIL.
• Men’s GLN-MINOXIDIL should be applied only to the scalp. The risk of side effects may be greater when it is applied to other parts of the body.

Serious side effects and what to do about them

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.

Reporting Side Effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

• Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (canada.ca/drug-device-reporting) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
• Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

Storage:

• Keep out of reach and sight of children and pet.
• Store at a controlled room temperature range of 15-30°C, in an upright position.
• Do not use after the expiry date on the base of the can.

• The product in this pressurized container is extremely flammable, therefore exposure of the

  • container or its contents to open flames should be avoided.
• Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures above 50°C.
• Do not pierce or burn the container, even when empty.
• Do not use while smoking.
• Do not use near, or place container on, polished or painted surfaces.
• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
• Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.
• These measures will help to protect the environment.

If you want more information about Men’s GLN-Minoxidil:

• Talk to your healthcare professional
• Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html; or contacting Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. at 1-844-801-7468.

Last Revised April 2, 2026