Hairgain 2% Solution for Women 60ml

✔️ Uses:

• Alopecia
• Hypertension

✔️ Possible Side Effects of Hairgain 2%

Common Side Effects:

• Itching or irritation of the scalp
• Unwanted hair growth in other places (not on the scalp)
• Changes in hair color and texture

Serious Side Effects:

• Chest pain
• Rapid heartbeat
• Dizziness
• Swollen hands and feet

If you experience any of these side effects or if they do not go away, inform your doctor.

✔️ Tips for Using Hairgain 2%

• Wash your hands before and after application.
• Apply only to the scalp. If it accidentally contacts your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse thoroughly with cool water.
• Avoid shampooing or using a hairdryer for 4 hours after application, as it can reduce the effectiveness.
• Expect increased hair fall during the first 2 weeks of application. This is normal and indicates that Hairgain 2% is working.
• Prevent the solution from trickling down onto your face to avoid undesired facial hair growth.

✔️ Special Instructions for Use

• Adults (18-65 years): Apply 1 mL of 2% solution to the affected areas of the scalp twice daily. The total dosage should not exceed 2 mL in 24 hours.
• Children (<18 years) and Elderly (>65 years): Safety and efficacy not established.

✔️ Missed Dose instructions

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

✔️ Interaction with Medicines

• Alprazolam: This may lower blood pressure if taken together. Inform your doctor about any central nervous system medications. Dose adjustments may be necessary.
• Corticosteroids (e.g., cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisolone): May reduce the effectiveness of Hairgain by 2%. Report any symptoms of uncontrolled blood pressure to your doctor for potential dose adjustments.
• Guanethidine: Not recommended together due to the risk of significantly lowering blood pressure. Inform your doctor of any symptoms of blood pressure changes.

✔️ Interaction with Food

• Natural Licorice: Avoid, as it can cause sodium and water retention and increase potassium loss.

✔️ Interaction with Diseases

• Cardiovascular Conditions: Use maximum therapeutic doses of diuretics and two antihypertensives before adding this drug. Monitor for pericardial effusion, tamponade, or exacerbation of angina pectoris.
• Concurrent Guanethidine Use: Monitor for orthostatic hypotension. May require a diuretic to manage fluid gain and a beta-blocker (if no contraindications) to treat tachycardia.
• Rapid Blood Pressure Control: Can lead to syncope, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), myocardial infarction (MI), or ischemia.
• Hypersensitivity Reactions: Rare but possible.
• Post-Myocardial Infarction: Avoid use for a month after an acute MI.
• Hair Growth Patterns: Inform patients about possible changes before starting therapy.
• Hypertrichosis: May take 1-6 months to reverse after discontinuation.
• Pulmonary Hypertension, Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Ischemic Disease: Use with caution.
• Renal Failure and Dialysis Patients: May require a smaller dose.

✔️ Precautions and Contraindications

• Do not use Hairgain 2% if you have a history of hypersensitivity to Minoxidil or any other ingredients in the formulation.
• Consult your doctor if you have cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia before using Hairgain 2%.
• Avoid using other creams or lotions on your scalp while using Hairgain 2%.

✔️ Storage:

Store at a cool and dry place, protected from light. Keep out of the reach of the children.