Prostaglandin analog
Latanoprost
Clear, colorless solution
Typical Strength
0.005%–0.01%
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₂₆H₄₀O₅
Mol. Weight
432.59 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Prostaglandin F2α analog that prolongs the anagen phase of hair follicles. It has been studied for scalp hair density; use for hair loss is off-label.
What compounding can change
When Latanoprost is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.