Minpecia 5 Lotion: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Minpecia 5 Lotion Benefits & Uses

Minpecia 5 Lotion is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Minpecia 5 Lotion Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Baldness Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Apply affected area where hair growth is desired
Geriatric	Disease: Baldness Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Apply affected area where hair growth is desired

Minpecia 5 Lotion Related Warnings

Is the use of Minpecia 5 Lotion safe for pregnant women?

Minpecia should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Minpecia 5 Lotion safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Minpecia. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Minpecia 5 Lotion on the Kidneys?

Minpecia is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Minpecia 5 Lotion on the Liver?

Information about safety of Minpecia for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Minpecia 5 Lotion on the Heart?

Side effects of Minpecia rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Minpecia 5 Lotion with Other Drugs

Minpecia 5 Lotion should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Alprazolam

Amoxapine

Amitriptyline

Betamethasone

Minpecia 5 Lotion Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minpecia 5 Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Minpecia 5 Lotion

Is this Minpecia 5 Lotion habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Minpecia 5 Lotion is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Minpecia 5 Lotion you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Minpecia 5 Lotion is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Minpecia 5 Lotion is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Minpecia 5 Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Minpecia 5 Lotion

Taking Minpecia 5 Lotion with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Minpecia 5 Lotion

Consuming Minpecia 5 Lotion with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Minpecia 5 Lotion

Question over 5 years ago

Does Minpecia cause itching?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minpecia 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Minpecia without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Minpecia is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Minpecia make hair thicker?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minpecia 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely use Minpecia?

Usually, Minpecia is given for 4 months. Use Minpecia as directed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Minpecia grow beard?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minpecia might be used for bread growth. Although Minpecia is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Minpecia is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 567

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Loniten® (minoxidil)

Minpecia 5 Lotion

Minpecia 5 Lotion

Minpecia 5 Lotion Benefits & Uses

Minpecia 5 Lotion Dosage & How to Take

Minpecia 5 Lotion Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Minpecia 5 Lotion with Other Drugs

Minpecia 5 Lotion Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Minpecia 5 Lotion

Minpecia 5 Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Minpecia 5 Lotion

Question over 5 years ago

Does Minpecia cause itching?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Minpecia without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Question over 5 years ago

Can Minpecia make hair thicker?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely use Minpecia?

Question over 5 years ago

Does Minpecia grow beard?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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