MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML

MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML belongs to the class of ‘vasodilators’ used to treat alopecia (hair loss). MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML 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.

MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML 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 MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML 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 MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin. Before using MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML, 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. MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML 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 MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML.

MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML is a vasodilator that treats alopecia (hair loss). It stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML 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.

• Changes in the colour/texture of the hair
• Excessive hair growth
• Headache
• Itching
• Skin irritation
• Dryness
• Shortness of breath
• Scaling of the skin
• Redness 

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML can catch fire and burn easily. Tell your doctor before using MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML 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. MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence drive or operate machinery with caution. MINOXY 10% LOTION 60ML is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

• GUANETHIDINE
• TADALAFIL

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

• It is advised to maintain a healthy diet with well-balanced meals.
• Avoid overusing styling tools like blow dryers, curling rods, and chemical dying, which can cause loss of natural hair oils and cause hair fall.
• Regular oiling helps in the blood circulation of the scalp and nourishes the roots.
• Washing your hair twice a week with a good shampoo and conditioner can also improve your hair fall.
• Practice yoga and meditation to control your stress, which is the greatest enemy of hair fall.
• Get regular medical examinations to check your hormonal profile and nutritional deficiencies that cause hair fall.