Hair · FAQ
How should I store my compounded Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil solution?
Short answer
Store Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil exactly as the pharmacy label directs, with the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children and pets. Follow the labeled beyond-use date. Ask the pharmacist about temperature, light, and fire precautions, since storage needs depend on the ingredients in your compounded solution.
The pharmacy label is your main guide for storing this compounded solution. Follow its temperature and light instructions. Do not refrigerate or freeze the bottle unless the pharmacy tells you to. Avoid places with large temperature changes, such as a parked car or a sunny windowsill.
Keep the bottle tightly closed in its original container. Store it away from children and pets, ideally in a locked cabinet. Minoxidil can be highly toxic to pets, especially cats. Keep pets away from spills, treated skin, and items with medicine on them. If exposure occurs, contact a veterinarian right away.
Check whether your label includes a flammability warning. If the solution contains alcohol or has that warning, keep it away from flames, smoking, and heat sources. Follow the pharmacy’s directions during application and drying.
Use the solution only through the labeled beyond-use date. Ask the pharmacist before using a bottle that has leaked, changed appearance, or been exposed to extreme heat. Ask the pharmacy how to dispose of unused medicine safely.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
General information, not medical advice. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
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