Cardiovascular Effects of Ingesting Topical Minoxidil in Pediatric Patients

November 2014 in “ Pediatric emergency care ”

Isabelle Claudet, C. Cortey, R. Honorat, Nicolas Franchitto

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TLDR Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart issues; keep away from children and improve packaging.

The article discusses the potential cardiovascular effects of ingesting topical minoxidil hair solution, particularly in pediatric patients. The study found that even a small amount of ingested minoxidil can lead to serious cardiovascular effects, and recommends that the product be kept out of reach of children and that manufacturers consider more secure child-resistant packaging. The over-the-counter availability of minoxidil hair formulation is also questioned.

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