Alocutan, 20 mg/ml, skin spray, solution, 60 ml

Alocutan 20 mg/ml is indicated for the treatment of female pattern baldness.

• Alocutan is used to treat androgenetic alopecia (excessive hair loss) in women (characteristic, diffuse, thinning of hair in the anterior-upper part of the scalp in women).
• Treatment with Alocutan stimulates hair growth and counteracts the progression of androgenetic alopecia.
• The onset of androgenetic alopecia in women is characterized by a decrease in hair thickness on the vertex and in the frontal area of ​​the scalp with preservation of the hairline.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Recommended dose

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, use Alocutan as follows:

• A dose of 1 ml of Alocutan should be applied to the affected area of ​​the scalp twice daily (morning and evening). The daily dose of 2 ml should not be exceeded, regardless of the size of the affected area.

Method of administration

For use on the skin (scalp). Each Alocutan pack contains two different spray pump applicators:

• pre-mounted applicator for use on large surfaces, 
• separate applicator with an extended tip designed for small surfaces.

The two applicators can be interchanged by disconnecting one applicator and replacing it with the other. To obtain a single dose of 1 ml of solution, 6 sprays of the aerosol are required.

Instructions for use/application

1. The solution is sprayed directly onto the scalp in the balding area. To do this, press the pump six times.
2. After each press of the pump, spread the liquid with your fingertips over the affected area, thereby avoiding inhaling the spray mist.
3. Alocutan should be applied to dry scalp.
4. Alocutan should not be applied to other parts of the body.
5. After applying Alocutan, wash your hands thoroughly to prevent accidental contact with mucous membranes and eyes.
6. After applying Alocutan, your hair can be styled as usual.
7. However, the scalp should not be wet for about 4 hours. This will prevent the Alocutan from being washed out.

Duration of treatment

The onset and rate of hair regrowth vary from patient to patient. In order to achieve visible results, treatment is usually carried out with the application of the medicine twice daily for a period of 2 to 4 months. In order to maintain the effect, it is recommended to continue to apply it without interruption, twice daily. Using Alocutan in larger amounts than recommended and more frequently does not lead to better results. There is sufficient clinical experience of the possible therapeutic effect of treatment for up to 48 weeks. If there is no improvement within 8 months, treatment should be discontinued.

Information regarding increased hair loss

When treating hair follicles with the active substance minoxidil, the resting phase (telogen) of the hair growth cycle is shortened and the transition to the growth phase (anagen) occurs more quickly. This stimulates new hair growth, causing old, inactive hairs to fall out. As a result, there is an initial impression of increased hair loss. In some patients, this reaction is observed for two to six weeks after starting treatment with the active substance minoxidil. However, there is no need to worry, because this reaction is related to hair regrowth. This effect disappears within a few weeks and can be considered as the first sign of the effect of minoxidil. If you feel that the effect of Alocutan is too strong or too weak, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use Alocutan:

• if you are allergic to minoxidil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• if you use other topical medications on the scalp;
• if you experience sudden and patchy hair loss;
• during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Alocutan contains propylene glycol.

Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.