Hair Loss
Oral Finasteride + Minoxidil
A compounded, once-daily oral capsule combining finasteride and low-dose minoxidil for hair loss, prescribed at provider discretion.
Dosage:
1 mg + 1.25 mg
Additional dosages available. Your provider will determine the appropriate dose for you.
*Requires a Mochi Health Membership. Cost of medication not included in Mochi Health Membership Fee
Results
Treatment overview
Compounded Oral Combination
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Combines oral finasteride and low-dose oral minoxidil into a single compounded capsule.
Finasteride: 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
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Finasteride blocks the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT, a key driver of male pattern hair loss.in both men and women.
Minoxidil: Prescribed Off-Label for Hair Loss
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Low-dose oral minoxidil is prescribed off-label to prolong the hair growth phase and improve scalp blood flow.
Two Complementary Mechanisms
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Finasteride acts hormonally while minoxidil acts on the hair follicle and its blood supply.
Convenient Once-Daily Pill
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A single daily capsule — no scalp application required.
Provider-Directed Care
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Whether this combination is appropriate, the strengths, and the dosing are determined by your Mochi provider.
The treatment
Understanding the treatment
Active Ingredient:
Finasteride and Minoxidil
This compounded preparation combines oral finasteride and low-dose oral minoxidil in a single capsule for hair loss. Finasteride blocks 5-alpha reductase, lowering levels of DHT, the hormone most responsible for androgenetic alopecia; oral finasteride 1 mg is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss. Low-dose oral minoxidil is FDA-approved as an antihypertensive and is prescribed off-label for hair loss, where it is thought to prolong the growth (anagen) phase of the hair cycle and improve blood flow to follicles. This combination is compounded by a state-licensed pharmacy and is not FDA-approved as a combination product. Whether it is appropriate for you, the individual strengths, and the dosing are determined by your Mochi provider.
Side effects
Finasteride: decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory changes, breast tenderness or enlargement, and mood changes (including depression); rare persistent sexual side effects have been reported. Oral minoxidil: lightheadedness, ankle or facial swelling, increased heart rate or palpitations, unwanted body or facial hair (hypertrichosis), and rarely fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion). Initial shedding in the first weeks is common and usually temporary.
Avoid When
Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or may become pregnant must not take or handle finasteride (risk of birth defects in male fetuses); known hypersensitivity to either ingredient; liver disease (finasteride); significant heart disease, low blood pressure, fluid retention, pheochromocytoma, or a history of pericardial effusion (oral minoxidil). Use caution with a personal or family history of male breast cancer.
Personalized care
The medication is
the smaller part
Mochi pairs you with a physician, care team, pharmacist, and personalized plan designed to support your body, progress, and long-term goals over time.
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