Minoxidil+aminexil
About Minoxidil+aminexil
Minoxidil+aminexil belongs to a class of drug used to treat alopecia (hair loss). It stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. It is used to promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss). Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body. Androgenetic alopecia is the permanent hair loss from the scalp that causes baldness.
Minoxidil+aminexil consists of Minoxidil and Aminexil. Minoxidil is a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels and opens potassium channels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing the hair cell death and promoting new hair growth. Aminexil is a potassium channel opener that suppresses an enzyme responsible for the build-up of collagen around the hair follicles.
Minoxidil+aminexil should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the desired amount and in the way specified on the label. Some common side effects include application site irritation, itching, and headache. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment. If you experience any other symptoms you think may be due to this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
Let your doctor know if you’re allergic to this medicine or any of its components. Avoid contact this medication with nose, mouth, eyes or broken, irritated skin as it may irritate. In case comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames when you have applied this medicine since it can catch fire and burn easily. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Minoxidil+aminexil
Medicinal Benefits
Minoxidil+aminexil consists of Minoxidil and Aminexil. Minoxidil is a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels and opens potassium channels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles. This process of supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell prevents its death and stimulates hair growth. Aminexil is a potassium channel opener that suppresses an enzyme responsible for the build-up of collagen around the hair follicles.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Minoxidil+aminexil
- Excessive hair growth
- Headache
- Skin irritation
- Itching, and dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin)
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Androgenetic alopecia: It is also known as male or female pattern baldness. In male-pattern baldness, hair loss occurs on the top and front of the head. On the other hand, in female pattern baldness, thinning occurs on the top and crown of the head. This condition is usually genetic in nature or mediated by the excessive secretion of the androgen dihydrotestosterone in both genders.
FAQs
You may notice some hair shedding during the initial 2-6 weeks of treatment with Minoxidil+aminexil. Hair loss gradually stops after 2 weeks of treatment. However, if it persists more than 2 weeks, immediately stop using and consult your doctor.
Hair growth is a slow process, and it usually takes four months to see the best results of Minoxidil+aminexil.
Minoxidil+aminexil is for the scalp (topical) area only and not for other parts of the body. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, immediately rinse or wash with cold water. Do not blow-dry your scalp after using Minoxidil+aminexil. Besides this, try not to apply the topical form on the shaved, wound, cut area, inflamed, burn infected, irritated or painful parts of scalp skin. Keep it away from the fire.
Minoxidil+aminexil is for scalp use only, and please do not apply it on your face. If it gets in contact with any other body areas, rinse with water thoroughly.
It is not required to wash your hair daily after applying Minoxidil+aminexil. However, it is better to wash it with shampoo daily. But, make sure your hair is dry and keep at least 4 hours gap before washing hair with shampoo.
Use of Minoxidil+aminexil is not recommended for beard growth. It is only prescribed for hair loss and thinning of the hairs on the scalp.
