Active Substance: Minoxidil.
Overview
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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Minoxidilis available in the market in concentration
Minoxidil Topical
Before using Minoxidil, the user should determine that the scalp is normal and healthy. Patients with known cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia should contact a physician before using Minoxidil. Minoxidil contains alcohol, which will cause burning and irritation of the eye. In the event of accidental contact with sensitive surfaces (eye, abraded skin and mucous membranes) the area should be bathed with large amount of cool tap water. Lactation: following topical application of the drug is not known, but the drug has been shown to distribute into milk following oral administration in lactating women
Male pattern baldness, Alopecia androgenetica
Minoxidil topical solution is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Minoxidil or any of the other ingredients in the formulation such as propylene glycol or ethanol.
1-10% Allergic contact dermatitis (7.4%),Tendonitis (2.6%) Frequency Not Defined Irritation,Burning,Erythema at site of application,May see systemic effects (hypotension)
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Minoxidil is an antihypertensive with direct vasodilating property. It reduces elevated BP accompanied by reflex tachycardia, increased cardiac output and elevated plasma renin. Applied topically, minoxidil stimulates hair growth secondary to vasodilation, increases cutaneous blood flow and stimulates resting hair follicles.
Topical: Absorption may be increased with corticosteroids, retinoids, occlusive ointment bases. Potentially Fatal: Severe orthostatic hypotension may occur with guanethidine.
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