I have crystals inside my Minoxidil bottle. Can I still use it? (photo)

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I have a crystals inside the bottle. The exp date is ok. At the start it wasn't there, came after a few days of use. Should i drop that bottle and open a new one or can i keep using it?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

The potential for crystal formation is dependent on how the minoxidil is made (ie how it is mixed) as well as temperature. You might want to show your pharmacist. I often advise placing the bottle in warm water for 2-3 hrs and them shaking well to see if crystals return to solution. Allow to cool again before using and check to see that the minxodil has indeed remained in solution. Otherwise, discard and start a new bottle.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

crystals in minoxidil bottle indicate that the minoxidil is not normal and you should return it from where you purchased it

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