Minoxin 5.00% Plus Soln 60 ml

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 hour after an oral dose and 4 to 5 hours after topical application.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 1 to 5 days.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is known to excreted through breast milk. This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

• Allergy

  Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Minoxin 5.00% Plus Soln 60 ml .

• Pheochromocytoma

  Not recommended in patients with condition Pheochromocytoma.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is known to excreted through breast milk. This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

• Congestive heart failure

  This medicine may cause fluid accumulation and may increase the risk of congestive heart failure. Therefore, it should be taken in combination with loop diuretics to prevent fluid accumulation. Monitoring of body weight and heart function is necessary.

• Mlignant hypertension

  Minoxin 5.00% Plus Soln 60 ml may lower the blood pressure than required. Therefore, patients with high blood pressure should be treated with this medicine in the hospital setting. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Any signs of low blood pressure should be reported to the doctor immediately.

• Scalp irritation

  This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe scalp irritation or any known allergy to alcohol or propylene glycol.

• Androgenic alopecia in men

  This medicine is only recommended in males for the treatment of alopecia androgenetica. It is not recommended if hair loss due to other causes.

• Unwanted hair growth

  This medicine may cause the unwanted growth of hair on face, arms and back. The patient should be counseled about this unwanted hair growth and advised to inform the doctor if the condition worsen.

• Temporary shedding of hair

  This medicine may cause temporary shedding of hair at the beginning of the treatment. This shedding is due to the growth of new hair at the place of old hair and subsidies in a couple of weeks. The treatment should be discontinued if the shedding persists.

Take Minoxin 5.00% Plus Soln 60 ml as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. The topical solution should be taken on the same time every day for 3 to 4 months to see the hair growth. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.

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