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

What is Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL used for?

• Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL is used for the treatment of female pattern hair loss/thinning in women aged 18 years of age and older. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair re-growth.

How does Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL work?

Women’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.

Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL is more effective if you are experiencing gradually thinning hair on the top of your scalp (as shown in the image below).

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Gradual hair loss/thinning on the top of the scalp

Female Pattern Baldness or Hereditary Hair Loss is recognizable because:

• Of the pattern of hair loss (see diagrams on the previous page).
• Hair loss starts gradually and progresses.
• other family members have experienced it.

• No other symptoms are present with your hair loss.

  Non-female pattern hair loss

  Do not use if you have patchy hair loss as shown in the picture to the left.

Since normal hair growth takes time, hair regrowth with Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL also takes time. Results may be seen as early as 3 months, but, for some women, it may take at least 6 months. If you do not see results in 6 months, stop using the product and see your doctor.

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

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

What are the ingredients in Women’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.

Women’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 Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL if:

• you are less than 18 years of age (do not use on babies or children)

• you are pregnant, or breastfeeding

• you are allergic to minoxidil or to any ingredients in Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL
• you have treated or untreated high blood pressure
• you have no family history of hair loss
• you do not know the reason for your hair loss
• you have hair thinning/loss that is due to childbirth, is patchy, or is sudden and unexpected

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• your degree of hair loss is greater than that shown in the ‘How does Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL work?’ section, as this product may not work for you
• you have any condition that affects your scalp such as redness, swelling, 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), recently stopped taking birth control pills, low thyroid states (hypothyroidism), or having certain diseases that cause scarring of the scalp or certain serious nutritional problems (very low body iron, excessive vitamin A intake), as well as certain grooming methods (cornrowing, tight ponytails, use of haircare products that cause scarring or deep burns).
• you have secondary syphilis

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Women’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 Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL only on the scalp.
• Avoid contact with eyes as Women’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 lasts for a long time.
• Women’s GLN-MINOXIDILmay 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, Women’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, stop applying Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL and consult your doctor to determine the cause for the hair loss.
• 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 Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL:

• Anthralin – used to treat psoriasis

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

How to take Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL:

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

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).

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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, so cap remains child resistant. Wash hands and any surface thoroughly after use.

After Application:

• Do not dry the foam with a hair dryer.
• If you are planning to be in the sun after applying Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL, use headwear. Do not use sunscreens or sun-blocking agents on the scalp.
• Avoid swimming, showering or physical activity involving excessive sweating or wetting in rain for at least 4 hours after application.
• If applying at night, allow foam to naturally and completely dry before going to bed.

Hair Styling:

• 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.

For your hair care routine with other products please note below how Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL should be applied.

Sprays, mousses, conditioners, gels

• You may use hair sprays, mousses, conditioners, gels, etc. However, you should apply Women’s

  GLN-MINOXIDIL first and wait for it to dry before applying your styling aids.

  Hair colouring, perming or relaxer agents

• It is not known if hair colouring, perming or relaxer agents change the effect of Women’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. Do not apply Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL for 24 hours after using a chemical treatment (perm, colour) to make sure your scalp has not been irritated by the perm or colour treatment. If irritation occurs from chemical treatment, discontinue use of Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL until irritation is gone. There is no need to use more Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL to make up for missed applications.

Usual dose:

Half (½) a capful of foam applied once daily to the entire affected area

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• To be effective, it is important to apply the product DIRECTLY TO YOUR SCALP and NOT TO YOUR HAIR so that it can easily get to your hair follicles to help regrow your hair
• If applying at night, allow foam to naturally and completely dry before going to bed.

Do not exceed one-half (½) capful in a day. Exceeding the recommended dosage may cause increased side effects and will not cause the product to work better or faster.

One can of Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL should last about 60 days (two months), if applied once a day according to directions.

If you do not see any results after 6 months, stop using Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL and seek the advice of your physician to determine if you should resume using the product.

Overdose:

If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much Women’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(s) 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 Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL?

These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking Women’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
• Unwanted facial hair growth
• Swollen hands or feet
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Depressed mood

Other side effects include:

• Unwanted non-scalp hair. This may be due to transfer of Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL to areas other than the scalp, or by absorption into the circulatory system of low levels of the active

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• ingredient, or a medical condition not related to use of GLN-MINOXIDIL FOAM. Always wash your hands thoroughly after application and if you accidentally apply the foam to parts of the body other than the scalp, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
• 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 lasts a long time, 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 Women’s GLN-MINOXIDIL.
• Women’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.

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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 Women’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.

Date of Authorization April 2, 2026