What is Caffeine?
Ingredient in topical hair-growth serums.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Caffeine is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Stimulates hair follicles when applied to the scalp.
What is it used for?
Ingredient in topical hair-growth serums. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Serum. Serums are applied to clean, dry skin or scalp as directed.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Scalp irritation. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Usually well tolerated topically. Toxic to pets if swallowed. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Caffeine in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as serum. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Caffeine is also prepared in combination with Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole. See combination preparations in our library.