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Mandil is a prescription drug, available for use as Solution. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hair Loss, Baldness, Alopecia. The alternative uses of Mandil have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mandil. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Mandil are Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Swelling. While these are the most often observed Mandil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Mandil are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Mandil's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mandil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina must refrain from the use of Mandil since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Mandil have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mandil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mandil 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mandil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Mandil safe for pregnant women?
Mandil shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Mandil safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Mandil may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Mandil should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Mandil on the Kidneys?
Mandil is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mandil on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Mandil on the liver, information on safety of Mandil for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Mandil on the Heart?
Side effects of Mandil rarely affect the heart.
Mandil 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 Mandil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mandil habit forming or addictive?
Mandil does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mandil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Mandil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mandil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mandil
You can take Mandil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mandil
Taking alcohol with Mandil can be dangerous.
Yes, Mandil might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Mandil 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.
Mandil contains minoxidil which is a vasodilator and it works by causing dilation of blood vessels which reduces the blood pressure. For hair loss, it is presumed that Mandil works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.
Yes, Mandil might be used for bread growth. Although Mandil is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Mandil is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.
Yes, Mandil 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, Mandil 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.
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