Mintop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Foam,Solution,Lotion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hair Loss, Baldness, Alopecia. Mintop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Mintop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Mintop include Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Swelling. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mintop as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mintop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Mintop has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Mintop related warnings talks about Mintop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mintop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Mintop with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mintop is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature. Hair growth serum
Mintop is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Mintop safe for pregnant women?
Mintop can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Mintop safe during breastfeeding?
Mintop should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mintop on the Kidneys?
Using Mintop does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Mintop on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Mintop on the liver, information on safety of Mintop for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Mintop on the Heart?
Mintop is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mintop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mintop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mintop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mintop has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mintop, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mintop can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mintop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mintop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mintop
Taking Mintop with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mintop
Consumption of alcohol and Mintop together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Mintop may cause acne. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of acne is not known. If you are experiencing acne after using this drug, then you are advised to use a cream containing salicylic acid.
Yes, Mintop might make hair thicker. A clinical study has found that it can increase the diameter of the hair but the results cannot be generalized on everyone.
Yes, Mintop is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug at therapeutic doses such as irritation and burning sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Mintop may cause itching. Itching is one of the symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis which might be caused by the use of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to the undesirable response of the immune system of the body towards this drug and this side effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Mintop might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Mintop is only approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and you are advised to consult with a doctor first before using this drug for telogen effluvium.
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