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Biodens is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Biodens depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Biodens 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Biodens safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Biodens. If you are pregnant, do not take Biodens without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Biodens safe during breastfeeding?
Biodens 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 Biodens on the Kidneys?
Biodens is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Biodens on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Biodens on the liver, information on safety of Biodens for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Biodens on the Heart?
Biodens is rarely harmful for the heart.
Biodens 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 Biodens unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biodens habit forming or addictive?
Biodens does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Biodens as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Biodens is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Biodens cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Biodens
You can take Biodens with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biodens
Taking Biodens with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Biodens may cause temporary hair loss for up to 2 weeks initially after starting of the treatment in few cases only. This is due to hair shifting from the resting phase to the growth phase. Consider this as a sign that your old hairs are falling so that new hairs can regrow in their place. If the hair loss continues for more than 2 weeks then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Biodens may be used for frontal hair loss but it gives much better results if the drug is used on the upper head or crown.
Yes, Biodens might be used for bread growth. Although Biodens is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Biodens is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.
Biodens is a brand name of minoxidil and it comes in the form of oral tablets, topical gel, lotion, solution, foam, and spray. It belongs to the class of drug known as vasodilators. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of hair loss (androgenic alopecia) and oral form of Biodens is also used in the management of severe hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, Biodens 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)