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Minoxidil Plus 5% Shampoo 200ml
A topical solution that stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss
✅ Description:
Class: Vasodilators
Uses: Promotes hair growth after hereditary hair loss (male pattern baldness), not for sudden, patchy, or unexplained hair loss.
Directly to the scalp as specified on the label or by your doctor. Clean and dry the scalp before use.
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✔️ Side Effects
Common Side Effects:
- Itching or scalp irritation
- Unwanted hair growth on other body parts
- Changes in hair color and texture
Serious Side Effects (if it enters the bloodstream):
- Chest pain
- Rapid heartbeat
- Dizziness
- Swollen hands and feet
✔️ Side Effects Frequency
- 1-10%: Allergic contact dermatitis (7.4%), Tendonitis (2.6%)
- Not Defined: Irritation, Burning, Erythema, Systemic effects (hypotension)
✔️ Quick Tips
- Consistency: Use as directed consistently for best results.
- Initial Effects: Increased hair fall may occur in the first 2 weeks, indicating the treatment is working.
- Facial Hair: Avoid letting the solution trickle onto your face to prevent unwanted hair growth.
✔️ Tips for Use
- Preparation: Ensure the scalp is clean and dry.
- Application: Use the provided applicator, applying to the center of the affected area.
- Post-Application: Avoid shampooing or using a hairdryer for 4 hours.
- Missed Dose: Apply as soon as possible, but do not double the dose.
✔️ How It Works
Minoxidil is a potassium channel opener that dilates blood vessels, increasing blood flow to hair follicles, promoting growth, and preventing hair cell death.
✔️ Application and Usage
- Amount and Frequency: Follow the label or your doctor's instructions.
- Results Timeline: Several months for visible results; initial growth may be soft, colorless, and barely visible.
- Continuous Use: Necessary to maintain hair growth.
- Effectiveness: Using more than recommended won't speed up results and may cause side effects.
✔️ Detailed Administration
Adult Dosage:
- Males: Apply 1 mL of 2% or 5% solution to the scalp twice daily; max 2 mL in 24 hours.
- Females: Apply 1 mL of 2% solution to the scalp twice daily.
Child Dosage:
- <18 Years Old: Safety and efficacy not established.
✔️ Interaction
Topical Interaction:
- Increased Absorption: With corticosteroids, retinoids, or occlusive ointment bases.
- Severe Hypotension: Potential with guanethidine (Potentially Fatal).
✔️ Precautions Before Use
- Heart Conditions: Consult a physician if you have cardiovascular disease or arrhythmias.
- Sensitive Areas: Avoid contact with eyes, broken skin, or mucous membranes; rinse thoroughly if contact occurs.
- Lactation: Unknown if it distributes into milk when applied topically, but it does when taken orally.
✔️ Precautions
- Age Restrictions: Not recommended for people under 18 or over 65.
- Contraindications:
- High blood pressure
- Use of other topical scalp medications
- History of heart disease or blood circulation problems
✔️ Storage and Handling
- Store below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.
- Discard when expired or no longer needed.
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