Minoxidil oral capsules

Minoxidil / Biotin / D3 / K2 (Oral)

Low-dose oral minoxidil with biotin, vitamin D3, and K2, without a DHT blocker. Often prescribed for women experiencing thinning hair.

  • One daily capsule, no DHT blocker
  • Low-dose oral minoxidil, dosed by a licensed provider
  • Hair growth cycles mean changes take 3 to 6 months to assess

Select your supply

Billed every 90 days, cancel anytime.

  • Prescribed by a US-licensed provider
  • Compounded at a US 503(a) pharmacy
  • Shipped cold, ready to use
  • HSA / FSA eligible
Safety information

Side effects are possible with any medication. Read the full safety information for minoxidil and discuss all medications with your provider.

Compounded medication. Compounded products are not FDA approved. Optera provides this compounded capsule from US-licensed 503(a) pharmacies only.

Common side effects. Temporary shedding in the first weeks, lightheadedness, ankle swelling, faster heartbeat, and unwanted hair growth elsewhere on the body. Individual responses vary. Tell your provider about any side effect you think is related to minoxidil.

Talk to your provider first. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, if you have heart disease or low blood pressure, or if you are being treated for a chronic medical condition.

When to stop. Stop and contact your care team if you experience chest pain, fainting, or a severe reaction. For a medical emergency, call 911.

Prescription treatments are dispensed only when clinically appropriate after provider review. Compounded medications are not FDA approved.

Round Out Your Plan

Commonly prescribed together. Add a second product for $60 off, or three for $120 off.

The Science of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil

Minoxidil widens blood vessels, which improves blood flow to the scalp, and it is studied for extending the growth phase of the hair cycle so more follicles are actively producing hair at any one time. It was first used as a blood pressure medication, and hair growth was noticed as a side effect.

At low oral doses, minoxidil reaches the whole scalp without the twice-daily application a topical requires, and without the scalp irritation some people get from topical solutions. Low-dose oral minoxidil has been studied for thinning hair in both women and men.

Regrowth Support

Low-dose minoxidil may support thicker, fuller hair.

Scalp Blood Flow

Supports circulation to the follicles.

Nutritional Support

Biotin, D3, and K2 included in the same capsule.

No DHT Blocker

Suited to women and to anyone who cannot take finasteride.

Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

How Minoxidil Oral Works

What the capsule does over time.

Day 1

Minoxidil supports blood flow to the scalp and begins signaling resting follicles into a new growth phase.

30 Days

Some temporary shedding is normal as follicles reset into a new growth phase.

3 Months

Shedding typically slows as more follicles move into active growth.

6 Months

New growth and improved density may become visible.

1 Year and Beyond

Full results are typically assessed at 12 months, and continued use maintains them.

Timeline reflects the general mechanism and published research. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

How Optera Works

100% online care, personalized dosing, and treatment delivered to your door.

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Build your protocol and share your health history.

Optera intake on a tablet
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Our providers review and prescribe if it's right for you.

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Compounded and shipped cold to your door.

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The Optera Standard

What you can count on with every order.

No gray-market labeling

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“Research use only” products sold by Optera

Regulated pharmacies

503(a)

Every prescription compounded at a licensed US pharmacy

Clinician-guided

100%

Of prescriptions reviewed by a licensed provider

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