Compounded Minoxidil 2% Cream for Eyebrow Hair Loss — Precision Topical Treatment for Thinning Brows
This is a compounded medicine, a topical cream formulation containing minoxidil 2% (20mg/g), formulated specifically for application to the eyebrows to treat eyebrow hair loss (madarosis).
Standard dosing is a very small quantity applied to the affected eyebrow area once or twice daily, carefully massaged in until absorbed.
The cream base offers essential practical advantages over standard minoxidil solutions for eyebrow application, precise application to a small area without dripping or running into eyes, minimal residue that doesn’t affect eyebrow appearance during the day, and the same cosmetic elegance that makes daily use sustainable.
This is genuinely different from scalp hair loss treatment: eyebrow hair loss has distinct causes, requires a smaller precise application area, and demands particular attention to eye safety. As a compounded medicine, it’s made to prescriber order under GPhC-regulated compounding standards by our compounding partner APC Labs. Available at Courier Pharmacy after full clinical review.
At Courier Pharmacy, we believe in treatment that fits the person, but only where it’s honest, safe, and consented to.
This page covers what compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows is, why the cream base is genuinely essential for eyebrow application, who it may suit, how to identify the underlying cause of eyebrow hair loss, how it compares to alternative approaches, and the practical points that matter — including realistic expectations, the specific safety considerations around eye proximity, and the importance of investigating underlying causes before or alongside treatment.
Regulatory position — please read first
Before going further, we want to be straight with you about five things:
First, compounded minoxidil 2% cream is an unlicensed compounded medicine manufactured to prescriber order under GPhC-regulated compounding standards by our compounding partner APC Labs Ltd (GPhC 9012301, Southampton). So it isn’t a licensed medicine like Regaine (branded minoxidil for scalp hair loss). The compounding pathway exists specifically to enable alternative formulations for clinical needs not met by licensed products, and eyebrow application is a genuine clinical need where standard minoxidil solutions are impractical.
Second, minoxidil’s use for eyebrow hair loss is off-label — its licensed indication is scalp androgenetic alopecia. However, minoxidil’s use for eyebrow thinning has been described in dermatology literature and clinical experience for years, with reasonable evidence supporting effect in appropriate patients. So the evidence base is smaller than for scalp use but not absent, and off-label prescribing based on clinical judgement is a legitimate practice.
Third, eyebrow hair loss has multiple potential causes and identifying the cause matters. Minoxidil may help hair growth generally but doesn’t treat underlying conditions. So our prescriber assesses potential causes (thyroid dysfunction, over-plucking, ageing, alopecia areata, chemotherapy, trichotillomania, iron deficiency, autoimmune conditions, medications) as part of the consultation, as treating the underlying cause often matters more than or alongside minoxidil use.
Fourth, eyebrow proximity to the eyes demands particular safety attention. Minoxidil should not enter the eyes and can cause irritation or worse if it does. So proper application technique matters more for eyebrow use than for scalp use. Our prescriber discusses application in detail before supply.
Fifth, cosmetic support may work alongside or instead of pharmacological treatment. Microblading, eyebrow tinting, and quality eyebrow makeup can meaningfully improve appearance while treatment develops or when treatment isn’t fully effective. So we discuss these options as part of the comprehensive approach rather than positioning minoxidil as sole solution.
If any of these points raise concerns, please talk to our prescriber before proceeding. After all, eyebrow hair loss treatment involves genuine clinical judgement about causes, treatments, and expectations.
Five key takeaways
- Compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows contains minoxidil (a proven hair growth stimulant) in a cream base specifically suitable for precise eyebrow application, made to prescriber order by GPhC-regulated APC Labs Ltd
- The cream base is essential for eyebrow use where standard minoxidil solutions are impractical — precise application to a small area without dripping into eyes, minimal residue that doesn’t affect eyebrow appearance, comfortable daily application supporting long-term adherence
- Standard dosing is a very small quantity (rice-grain size) applied to affected eyebrow area once or twice daily using a clean cotton bud or fingertip, avoiding contact with eyes. Effect develops over 3-6 months minimum
- Eyebrow hair loss (madarosis) has multiple potential causes including thyroid dysfunction, over-plucking, ageing, autoimmune conditions, iron deficiency, chemotherapy, and idiopathic causes. Identifying and addressing underlying causes matters more than minoxidil alone in most cases
- Off-label use with reasonable clinical evidence. Cream base absolutely essential for eyebrow application safety and practicality. Not for eye contact, active eye conditions, active eyebrow skin conditions, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Prescriber assessment before supply is essential
Why choose Courier Pharmacy for eyebrow hair loss support
At Courier Pharmacy, our approach starts with a simple idea: treatment should fit the person, not force the person to fit the system.
Dr Ada Jex-Cori
Our service is shaped by the philosophy of Dr Ada Jex-Cori, our brand pharmacist.
Dr Ada represents the spirit of the pharmacy: evidence-led, community-rooted, and willing to challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to medicine. She is named in honour of three pioneering women in science: Ada Lovelace, the mathematician and visionary; Sophia Jex-Blake, the first female doctor in the UK who fought the medical establishment; and Gerty Cori, the biochemist and Nobel Prize winner.
In our fictional world of Etherwell, Dr Ada fights against pharma’s standardised approach to medicine. In the real world, she represents what we stand for. Her view is straightforward: you are not broken. The system is. And we are here to change that.
Eyebrow hair loss deserves proper clinical attention
Eyebrow loss is often dismissed as trivial. Courier Pharmacy is different. So we recognise that:
- Eyebrows are genuinely important to facial recognition and expression
- Eyebrow loss can be genuinely distressing regardless of external judgement
- Multiple causes deserve investigation, not dismissal
- Thyroid, iron, and autoimmune conditions may present with eyebrow loss
- Post-chemotherapy patients deserve support with hair recovery
- Practical topical treatment options exist beyond cosmetic camouflage
- Cream-base compounded formulations make treatment genuinely practical
Honest framing about eyebrow minoxidil evidence
The evidence picture:
- Minoxidil is well-evidenced for scalp hair loss
- Eyebrow use is off-label but supported by clinical experience
- Small clinical studies specifically for eyebrows exist but evidence base smaller
- Mechanism is the same as scalp — hair follicle biology
- Response varies with individual and cause
- Realistic expectations improve satisfaction
Honest framing about underlying cause investigation
Foundational importance:
- Eyebrow loss can indicate significant underlying conditions
- Thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, autoimmune conditions all deserve investigation
- Treating underlying cause often matters more than or alongside minoxidil
- Minoxidil isn’t a substitute for proper workup of eyebrow loss
- Our prescriber assesses these factors as part of consultation
Honest framing about the cream base
Why formulation matters here specifically:
- Standard minoxidil solutions are impractical and unsafe for eyebrow use
- Cream base isn’t luxury — it’s practically essential
- Precise application to small area near eyes requires cream format
- Compounded formulation genuinely enables treatment that would otherwise be unfeasible
- This is a case where compounding pathway serves genuine clinical need
Honest framing about cosmetic support
Alongside treatment:
- Microblading, tinting, and makeup provide immediate appearance improvement
- Not competitive with minoxidil — complementary
- Support appearance while treatment develops
- Continue to help if treatment response is partial
- Should be discussed as part of comprehensive approach
- Not either/or — often both/and
Eyebrow hair loss and the bigger picture
Eyebrow loss rarely sits in isolation. So our prescriber can discuss:
- Comprehensive assessment of hair loss causes
- Thyroid function testing if indicated
- Iron and ferritin assessment
- Autoimmune screening if suggestive
- Nutritional optimisation
- Menopause and hormonal factors
- Stress and hair cycling
- Concomitant scalp hair loss
- Cosmetic support options
- When to consider transplantation
- When to consider dermatology referral
- Long-term management planning
Sometimes eyebrow loss is a signal of something wider worth investigating.
The Gro range context
Compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows sits alongside our broader Gro range:
- Gro hair loss range — including scalp minoxidil cream, TrichoTest genetic testing, and personalised compounded formulations
- Gro ED — sildenafil and tadalafil orodispersible films
- Gro Beauty — skincare and cosmetic support
- Gro Sleep — sleep support products
- Gro Less Pain — chronic pain management
- Comprehensive personalised medicine approach across categories
Prescriber support before and after supply
Our team is here to discuss:
- Whether compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows fits your specific situation
- Whether investigation of underlying causes should come first
- Whether cosmetic support options would suit better initially
- Whether transplantation consideration would fit better long-term
- Comprehensive underlying cause assessment
- Correct application technique with particular attention to eye safety
- Realistic expectations about timeline and response
- Combining with cosmetic support during treatment
- Monitoring approach with photographs
- When to expect meaningful assessment (3-6 months)
- What to do if response is inadequate
- When to review or adjust approach
Trust earned, not claimed
We are GPhC-regulated, and our content is grounded in the licensed minoxidil Summary of Product Characteristics for minoxidil pharmacology, dermatology literature on eyebrow hair loss (madarosis) and its causes, small clinical studies on topical minoxidil for eyebrow use, MHRA guidance on unlicensed compounded medicine manufacturing, GPhC standards for pharmacy compounding, and the real experience of patients managing eyebrow hair loss.
If compounded minoxidil for eyebrows isn’t the right answer for your situation, we’ll tell you honestly. After all, getting the right approach matters more than fulfilling a request.
How supply works
Compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows is an unlicensed compounded medicine, which means the supply process has proper clinical steps rather than a straight checkout. Here’s how it works from your first click to your cream arriving.
Step 1: Eligibility check
Complete the eyebrow hair loss consultation on courierpharmacy.co.uk. This covers your eyebrow loss history, pattern, potential contributing factors, previous investigations if any, and specific goals. We ask about thyroid symptoms, iron status, and other potential underlying causes because these often matter more than or alongside topical treatment.
Step 2: Prescriber review
Your consultation goes to our UK-qualified prescriber, who reviews your clinical picture. This isn’t automatic approval. The prescriber assesses whether topical minoxidil for eyebrows genuinely fits your situation, whether underlying cause investigation should come first, whether cosmetic support options would suit better initially, whether specialist referral would fit better for complex cases, or whether an alternative approach makes more sense.
Step 3: Prescription and compounding
If the prescriber judges compounded minoxidil for eyebrows is appropriate, they issue a compounding order to APC Labs Ltd. Your cream is made to individual prescriber order under GPhC-regulated compounding manufacturing standards.
Step 4: Discreet delivery and ongoing support
Your order is dispatched in plain packaging suitable for home or workplace delivery. Free prescriber support is available throughout your treatment, and we schedule review points to assess progress with photograph comparison at 3 and 6 months.
When other options might suit better
If compounded minoxidil for eyebrows isn’t right, we’ll explain why. Other options may include:
- Investigation of underlying causes first (thyroid function, iron, autoimmune screening)
- Treatment of identified underlying causes
- Nutritional optimisation
- Cosmetic support (microblading, tinting, quality makeup) for immediate appearance
- Eyebrow transplantation consideration for suitable candidates
- Dermatology referral for complex cases including possible scarring alopecia
- Specialist trichology referral
- Behavioural therapy for trichotillomania
- Alopecia areata-specific treatment for extensive autoimmune loss
- Systemic treatment for widespread hair loss beyond just eyebrows
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Active ingredient
Each gram of cream contains:
- Minoxidil 20mg (2%)
- Cream base excipients supporting stability and absorption
- Reduced or absent propylene glycol content
- Emollient components supporting comfortable application
- Formulation optimised for precise small-area application
Why minoxidil for eyebrows specifically
Minoxidil's mechanism applies to eyebrow follicles:
- Vasodilator effect increases blood flow to hair follicles wherever applied
- Opens potassium channels affecting hair follicle biology
- Extends the anagen (growth) phase of hair follicles
- Enlarges miniaturised hair follicles
- Increases hair shaft diameter
- Same fundamental mechanism as for scalp use
- Eyebrow follicles have shorter growth cycles than scalp hair
- Response typically apparent earlier for eyebrows than scalp (weeks to months rather than months)
- Clinical experience supports off-label eyebrow use
In short, minoxidil works on hair follicle biology wherever applied — the scalp indication reflects where it's been most extensively studied and licensed, not where it exclusively works. So off-label eyebrow use is pharmacologically reasonable and supported by clinical experience.
Why the cream base is essential for eyebrows
The cream formulation offers advantages that are practically essential for eyebrow application:
- Precise application to small area — solutions run and drip
- Doesn't run into eyes — critical safety advantage
- Applied with cotton bud or fingertip for precision
- Minimal residue that doesn't affect eyebrow appearance
- Doesn't leave eyebrows greasy or shiny
- Reduced or absent propylene glycol reduces irritation risk near sensitive eye area
- Emollient properties support delicate eyebrow skin
- Sustainable for long-term daily application
Standard minoxidil solutions (like Regaine) are genuinely impractical for eyebrow use. Solutions run and drip toward eyes, creating both practical mess and safety concerns. Foams designed for scalp application are also difficult to control precisely for small eyebrow areas. So the cream base isn't just cosmetically preferable — it's practically essential for safe, precise eyebrow application.
Why the 2% strength for eyebrows
The 2% strength suits eyebrow application:
- Sufficient for eyebrow hair growth stimulation
- Lower irritation risk than 5% (important near sensitive eye area)
- Lower systemic absorption risk from small application area
- Established as effective concentration for hair growth
- Balances effect with tolerability for sensitive periocular skin
- Higher strengths not usually necessary for eyebrow use
After all, the eyebrow application area is small — the amount of active applied is much less than for scalp use, so higher concentrations aren't typically needed. The 2% strength provides sufficient effect while minimising irritation risk near the eyes.
Other ingredients
The cream base contains standard cosmetic and pharmaceutical excipients selected for suitability near sensitive eye area. Specific formulation details are provided with each supply.
Complete excipients list is provided with each supply. So mention any known allergies or sensitivities during your consultation.
Container details
Compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows comes as:
- Small tube or airless pump dispenser (protects stability)
- Small size (typically 15-30g) reflecting minimal amount needed per application
- Precision dispenser supporting careful application
- Clearly labelled for eyebrow use with application instructions
- Manufactured by APC Labs Ltd (GPhC 9012301) to prescriber order
What is compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows for?
Compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows is designed to help stimulate hair growth in adults with eyebrow hair loss (madarosis) where cosmetic and hair-appearance restoration matters. So it fits specific clinical scenarios — not general cosmetic enhancement, but treatment of genuine eyebrow hair loss whether from over-plucking, thyroid dysfunction, ageing, medical treatment effects, or other causes. As a result, it addresses a specific clinical need where practical topical application is essential and standard minoxidil solutions are impractical.
What eyebrow hair loss (madarosis) means
Understanding the clinical picture:
- Madarosis is the medical term for loss of eyebrow or eyelash hair
- Can affect eyebrows partially or completely
- May affect one eyebrow (unilateral) or both (bilateral)
- May be gradual (chronic) or sudden (acute)
- Often associated with underlying medical conditions requiring investigation
- Common in older adults due to age-related changes
- May follow over-plucking with progressive follicle miniaturisation
- May be complete in alopecia areata affecting eyebrows
- May be transient in chemotherapy-induced hair loss
Common causes of eyebrow hair loss
Understanding what may be behind eyebrow thinning:
- Ageing — natural age-related hair thinning affects eyebrows
- Over-plucking — decades of aggressive plucking can cause permanent follicle damage
- Thyroid dysfunction — both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can cause eyebrow loss
- Iron deficiency anaemia — can cause diffuse hair loss including eyebrows
- Alopecia areata — autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss
- Trichotillomania — compulsive hair pulling
- Chemotherapy — often affects all body hair including eyebrows
- Radiation therapy to the head — local hair loss effect
- Frontal fibrosing alopecia — scarring alopecia affecting frontal hairline and eyebrows
- Atopic dermatitis — chronic inflammation affecting eyebrow follicles
- Seborrhoeic dermatitis — inflammation and rubbing affecting eyebrows
- Nutritional deficiencies — protein, zinc, biotin, essential fatty acids
- Medications — certain antithyroid drugs, anticoagulants, some antihypertensives
- Lupus and other autoimmune conditions
- Leprosy (Hansen's disease) — historically important cause
- Syphilis — historically relevant
- Idiopathic — no identifiable cause after appropriate investigation
Who might compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows suit?
This medicine may suit:
- Adults with eyebrow hair loss from over-plucking
- Adults with age-related eyebrow thinning
- Adults with eyebrow hair loss from chemotherapy who have completed treatment
- Adults with idiopathic eyebrow hair loss after underlying causes have been investigated
- Adults with mild alopecia areata affecting eyebrows
- Adults where underlying causes (thyroid, iron) have been corrected but eyebrow hair hasn't fully returned
- Adults committed to daily application over months
- Adults with realistic expectations about response
- Adults understanding this is off-label compounded use
- Adults engaged with prescriber-led assessment of underlying causes
- Adults comfortable with careful application technique near eyes
What compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows may help with
Based on minoxidil's hair growth mechanism and clinical experience with eyebrows:
- Gradual regrowth of eyebrow hair where follicles remain viable
- Increased eyebrow hair density
- Extended growth phase for existing eyebrow hairs
- Thicker individual eyebrow hairs
- Restoration of eyebrow shape and definition
- Support during eyebrow recovery after chemotherapy
- Cosmetic improvement in eyebrow appearance
Important honesty point: eyebrow hair follicles that have been destroyed (from scarring alopecia, severe over-plucking with permanent follicle loss, or scarring skin conditions) cannot be regrown by minoxidil or any other topical treatment. Minoxidil works with existing follicles — it enlarges miniaturised follicles and extends growth phases but cannot create new follicles. So response depends on whether the underlying follicles remain viable, and severely damaged eyebrow areas may not respond significantly.
What compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows doesn't claim to do
Honest framing matters:
- It doesn't work overnight — 3-6 months minimum for effect assessment
- It doesn't work for everyone — depends on follicle viability and underlying cause
- It doesn't restore hair where follicles are permanently destroyed
- It doesn't treat underlying causes (thyroid disease, iron deficiency, alopecia areata)
- It doesn't replace investigation of underlying causes
- It doesn't work for scarring alopecia affecting eyebrows
- It doesn't work if you stop using it — effects reverse over 3-6 months
- It doesn't have licensed indication for eyebrow use (off-label)
- It doesn't replace comprehensive assessment of hair loss cause
- It doesn't replace cosmetic support options (microblading, tinting, makeup) for immediate appearance improvement
Frequently asked questions
Does minoxidil actually work for eyebrows?
Yes for many patients, but response varies:
- Off-label use with reasonable clinical evidence
- Small clinical studies specifically for eyebrows show benefit in appropriate patients
- Same mechanism as scalp use
- Response better when follicles remain viable
- Response better after underlying causes addressed
- Not effective for permanently destroyed follicles
How long before I see eyebrow regrowth?
Months not weeks:
- First 4-8 weeks: possible fine hair growth
- Months 2-3: subtle density improvement may begin
- Months 3-6: fuller assessment possible
- Months 6-12: full response evaluation
- Eyebrow cycles shorter than scalp so response often apparent earlier
What if my eyebrow loss is from thyroid problems?
Address the thyroid first:
- Untreated thyroid dysfunction should be addressed
- Once thyroid stable, eyebrows may recover naturally
- Minoxidil may help if eyebrows don't fully return after thyroid treatment
- Prescriber may recommend thyroid testing if not done
Can I use it after chemotherapy?
Yes typically:
- Suitable for eyebrow recovery after chemotherapy completion
- Discuss with oncologist first
- Post-chemotherapy hair often regrows naturally but slower or thinner
- Minoxidil may support and accelerate recovery
- Realistic expectations still apply
What if I over-plucked for years?
Response depends on follicle survival:
- If follicles survived, regrowth possible with minoxidil
- If follicles permanently damaged (severely over-plucked areas), regrowth unlikely
- Some regrowth possible in areas where follicles miniaturised but present
- Stop plucking during treatment (obvious but essential)
Can this get in my eyes?
Serious safety concern requiring careful application:
- Cream base minimises drip risk vs solutions
- But contact must still be avoided
- Apply upright with head slightly forward
- Use very small quantity
- Cotton bud may be safer than fingertip
- Never apply while lying down
- Rinse eyes with plenty of water if contact occurs
What if I get eye irritation?
Immediate response:
- Rinse eye with plenty of cool water immediately
- Continue rinsing for at least 10-15 minutes
- Don't rub the eye
- Seek medical attention if irritation persists
- Review application technique with prescriber
Can I wear makeup over it?
Yes with timing considerations:
- Allow cream to absorb fully (30-60 minutes) before makeup
- Eyebrow pencils, gels, powders can be used
- Wash face and eyebrows before evening application
- Ensure clean eyebrow area for evening dose
Can I get microblading with this treatment?
Yes, but coordinate timing:
- Microblading provides immediate appearance benefit
- Minoxidil supports hair regrowth over time
- Complementary approaches
- Stop minoxidil for 1 week before and after microblading procedure
- Discuss with microblading practitioner
Can men use this for eyebrows?
Yes:
- Same product suits both men and women for eyebrow use
- Male eyebrow hair loss patterns often different from female
- Same 2% strength appropriate for eyebrow use in both sexes
What if I have contact lenses?
Timing matters:
- Apply well before inserting contact lenses in morning
- Or apply after removing lenses in evening
- Ensure hands are washed thoroughly before touching lenses
- Remove lenses immediately if eye irritation occurs
What if I get unwanted hair growth elsewhere?
Uncommon but possible:
- Careful application to eyebrows only minimises risk
- Wash hands after application to prevent transfer
- If unwanted hair growth occurs, review application technique
- Reversible with treatment cessation
Can I use this if pregnant?
No:
- Not for use during pregnancy or planning pregnancy
- Not for breastfeeding
- Stop if pregnancy occurs and discuss with prescriber
Do I need to see a dermatologist first?
Depends on situation:
- Straightforward over-plucking or age-related loss — consultation with our prescriber sufficient
- Complex or unusual patterns — dermatology referral may be appropriate
- Scarring alopecia suspected — dermatology referral essential
- Extensive alopecia areata — specialist input may help
- Our prescriber can identify when specialist referral is needed
How should I store it?
- Room temperature
- In original container
- Away from direct heat and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
- Use by expiry date
Is my packaging discreet?
- Plain packaging with no mention of contents
- Suitable for delivery to home or workplace
How do I order from Courier Pharmacy?
Complete the eyebrow hair loss consultation on courierpharmacy.co.uk. Our prescriber will review your hair loss history, potential causes, and current situation, then arrange compounding by APC Labs if suitable. Your order goes out in plain, discreet packaging with support available throughout your treatment.
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This page is for information only and isn't a substitute for personal medical advice. Compounded minoxidil 2% cream for eyebrows is an unlicensed compounded medicine used off-label for eyebrow hair loss, made available under the compounding pathway based on individual prescriber judgement. Minoxidil is licensed for scalp androgenetic alopecia, not specifically for eyebrows. Contraindicated in known allergy, active eye conditions, active eyebrow skin conditions, significant cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and children under 18. Prescriber assessment before use is essential. Eye contact must be avoided — if occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical assessment if irritation persists. Signs of severe allergic reaction (facial swelling, breathing difficulty, widespread rash) need immediate medical attention (999). Underlying causes of eyebrow hair loss (thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, autoimmune conditions) should be investigated. This treatment should be used alongside comprehensive assessment of underlying causes and consideration of cosmetic support options.
How this content was created
Written by the Courier Pharmacy editorial team and reviewed by a GPhC-registered prescribing pharmacist.
The content is grounded in the licensed Regaine Summary of Product Characteristics for minoxidil pharmacology, dermatology literature on eyebrow hair loss (madarosis) causes and management, small clinical studies on topical minoxidil for eyebrow hypotrichosis, British Association of Dermatologists guidance on hair loss disorders, MHRA guidance on unlicensed compounded medicine manufacturing and off-label use, GPhC standards for pharmacy compounding, and the real experience of patients managing eyebrow hair loss.
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