Minox Procapil 5% - scalp_lotion Minoxidil Topical - 5% 1 100ml Bottle(s) / 100ml Bottle Turkuaz Introduction: Minox Procapil 5% belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is used to promote hair growth after hereditary hair loss (male pattern baldness). It is not used for sudden, patchy or unexplained hair loss. Minox Procapil 5% should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the amount, and in the way, specified on the label or by your doctor. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take several months before you notice any hair growth and the first growth may be soft, colourless and barely visible. Using more than recommended will not... Uses of Minox Procapil 5%: Hair lossHypertension (high blood pressure) Side effects of Minox Procapil 5%: Excessive hair growth on faceRashEdema (swelling)Skin irritation How to use Minox Procapil 5%: Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. How Minox Procapil 5% works: Minox Procapil 5% is a potassium channel opener. Its vasodilation action expands the blood vessels. Therefore, when it is applied to the scalp, it helps to increase the blood flow. This increased blood flow provides more nutrition and oxygen to the hair follicles, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. This is how it works to treat your alopecia (hair loss). What if you forget to take Minox Procapil 5%?: If you miss a dose of Minox Procapil 5%, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. Indication: Male pattern baldness, Alopecia androgenetica Administration: Hair and scalp should be thoroughly dry prior to topical application of Minoxidil. A dose of 1 ml Minoxidil cutaneous solution should be applied to the total affected areas of the scalp twice daily. The total dosage should not exceed 2 ml. If fingertips are used to facilitate drug application, hands should be washed afterwards. Adult Dose: Androgenetic Alopecia Male: Apply 1 mL of 2% or 5% solution to affected areas of scalp BID; no more than 2 ml in 24 hours Female: Apply 1 mL of 2% solution to affected areas of scalp BID It should be used twice daily for four months or more before evidence of hair growth can be expected. Child Dose: <18 years old: Safety & efficacy not established Contraindication: 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. Mode of Action: 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. Precaution: 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 Side Effect: 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) Interaction: Topical: Absorption may be increased with corticosteroids, retinoids, occlusive ointment bases. Potentially Fatal: Severe orthostatic hypotension may occur with guanethidine.