Mini Chek 5% Solution

Mini Chek 5% Solution belongs to the class of ‘vasodilators’ used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Mini Chek 5% Solution stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body.

Mini Chek 5% Solution contains ‘Minoxidil’, a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing hair cell death and promoting new hair growth. 

Your doctor will suggest the dose and duration based on your condition. Some common side effects of Mini Chek 5% Solution include changes in the colour/texture of the hair, excessive hair growth, headache, itching, skin irritation, dryness, shortness of breath, scaling of the skin, and redness. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment. If the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Do not apply Mini Chek 5% Solution on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin. Before using Mini Chek 5% Solution, let your doctor know if you have high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Mini Chek 5% Solution not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Mini Chek 5% Solution may cause dizziness affecting your driving ability; hence avoid driving or operating machinery until you are alert. Children and adolescents below 18 years should not use Mini Chek 5% Solution.

Mini Chek 5% Solution is a vasodilator that treats alopecia (hair loss). It stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. Mini Chek 5% Solution opens potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to increase the blood flow. This vasodilation process promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, providing sufficient nutrition and oxygen to the hair cell. This process of supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell prevents its death and stimulates hair growth.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Mini Chek 5% Solution. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Mini Chek 5% Solution can catch fire and burn easily. Tell your doctor before using Mini Chek 5% Solution if you have a history of high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Mini Chek 5% Solution may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence drive or operate machinery with caution. Mini Chek 5% Solution is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

It is advised to monitor your hormonal and vitamin D profiles, which can affect your hair loss.