Minopep is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Minopep depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Minopep 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 Minopep is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Minopep safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Minopep safe during breastfeeding?
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Minopep 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 Minopep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Minopep 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, Minopep might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Minopep 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.
Apply 1ml of Minopep on the dried affected area of the head two times in a day or as advised by your doctor. The oral form of Minopep has to be once daily with or without the food as the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach.
Yes, Minopep 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.
No, Minopep is not a steroid. It contains minoxidil which is an antihypertensive vasodilator that is used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and management of severe hypertension.
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