Generic & Branded Alternatives

Regaine 5% Minoxidil (foam and solution) is available for patients who prefer a Regaine branded product. Sons Minoxidil contains the same active ingredient at the same strength but is only available as a solution.

Sons Minoxidil 5% Prices

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How does Sons Minoxidil 5% work

Minoxidil stimulates hair follicles by increasing local blood supply around the root of each hair, allowing more oxygen and nutrients to reach the follicle. This helps hairs move from the resting phase into active growth more quickly and remain there for longer. Over time, this results in thicker, stronger, and more visible hair strands. Minoxidil also helps prolong the life cycle of existing hairs to slow down ongoing thinning. Most men notice reduced shedding within 4-8 weeks and visible regrowth from 8-12 weeks, with maximum results around 6-12 months.

How to use Sons Minoxidil 5%

• Ensure hair and scalp are dry before application.
• Apply 1ml (10 sprays) of solution directly to the thinning areas of the scalp twice daily.
• Massage gently into the skin.
• Wash hands immediately after use.
• Allow the scalp to dry completely before going to bed or applying styling products.
• Continued daily use is needed to maintain results.

Sons Minoxidil 5% Dosage

• Sons Minoxidil 5% - 1 Month Supply (60ml): Ideal for first-time users wanting to begin treatment. One bottle provides approximately 30 days of twice-daily applications.
• Sons Minoxidil 5% - 3 Month Supply (3 × 60ml): Recommended for new users aiming for early results. Most men see first improvements within this timeframe.
• Sons Minoxidil 5% - 6 Month Supply (6 × 60ml): Best value long-term course. Helps maintain consistent treatment for sustained results.

When not to use Sons Minoxidil 5%

Sons Minoxidil 5% should not be used if any of the following apply:

• Assigned female at birth (a lower dose topical minoxidil product called Regaine for women can be purchased over the counter. Dr Fox does not supply this).
• Under 18 years of age.
• Allergy or hypersensitivity to minoxidil.
• Hair loss is due to a cause other than male 'pattern' hair loss, e.g., chemotherapy, total alopecia (loss of hair over entire body).
• Low blood pressure.
• Have a phaeochromocytoma (a rare tumour).

It is recommended to discuss use of topical minoxidil with your usual GP if you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions:

• Heart disease.
• An irregular heart beat.
• Angina/chest pains.
• Circulatory disorders.
• High blood pressure (treated or untreated).

Sons Minoxidil 5% Warnings

• Topical minoxidil must be kept away from children and animals.
• If swallowed it could lead to serious heart toxicity, seek urgent medical attention.
• Avoid contact with broken, infected, shaved, sunburned or inflamed skin.
• Do not use at the same time as other scalp creams, ointments, or lotions.
• Do not use under dressings or bandages.
• Flammable! Keep away from fire or flames including after application.
• Not be used by women, anyone under 18, or men with hair loss caused by conditions other than male pattern baldness.

Possible side effects of Sons Minoxidil 5%

Most men experience no significant side effects. Possible side effects include:

• Temporary increase in shedding during the first few weeks
• Mild scalp irritation, redness, itching, or dryness
• Unwanted facial hair if the solution runs onto other areas
• Rarely: dizziness or symptoms of low blood pressure (systemic symptoms).

Stop use and consult a doctor if irritation persists or systemic symptoms occur.

Alternative treatments to Sons Minoxidil 5%

Available from Dr Fox:

• Finasteride 1mg tablets - taken daily to block DHT, the hormone linked to hair loss
• Regaine 5% Foam or Solution - branded alternative using the same active ingredient and in a foam application
• Dr Fox Hair Growth Spray - combination treatment containing finasteride and minoxidil (not for use with other hair loss medicines)

Not available from Dr Fox:

• Oral Minoxidil tablets - not currently licensed for use for male pattern hair loss with a higher risk of side effects and no evidence for improved results compared with topical use.
• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy - uses your own concentrated platelets, derived from a blood draw, injected into thinning areas of the scalp to stimulate dormant hair follicles, promote new growth, and increase hair thickness, often requiring multiple sessions and maintenance treatments, and is considered a natural, non-surgical option. This can be used alongside the above treatments.
• Hair transplant - a surgical procedure that moves healthy, DHT-resistant hair follicles from the back/sides of your scalp (donor area) to thinning or bald spots.

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