Migranal nasal and Minox Topical

• Generic Name: dihydroergotamine
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Migranal, DHE. 45

Migranal is an ergot medicine. It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain.

Migranal is used to a treat migraine headache attack.

Migranal will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Migranal should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches.

Migranal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: minoxidil topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rogaine, Ronoxidil, Rogaine Extra Strength, Rogaine Women's, Rogaine Men's Extra Strength

Minoxidil applied to the scalp is used to stimulate hair growth in adult men and women with a certain type of baldness. The exact way that this medicine works is not known.

If hair growth is going to occur with the use of minoxidil, it usually occurs after the medicine has been used for several months and lasts only as long as the medicine continues to be used. Hair loss will begin again within a few months after minoxidil treatment is stopped.

In the U.S., this medicine is available without a prescription.