Finasteride + Minoxidil Benefits & Uses

Finasteride + Minoxidil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hair Loss

Other Benefits

Finasteride + Minoxidil 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: Hair Loss Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Finasteride + Minoxidil Related Warnings

Is the use of Finasteride + Minoxidil safe for pregnant women?

Finasteride + Minoxidil can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Finasteride + Minoxidil, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Finasteride + Minoxidil safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Finasteride + Minoxidil on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Finasteride + Minoxidil will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Finasteride + Minoxidil on the Kidneys?

Using Finasteride + Minoxidil does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Finasteride + Minoxidil on the Liver?

Finasteride + Minoxidil is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Finasteride + Minoxidil on the Heart?

You can take Finasteride + Minoxidil without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Finasteride + Minoxidil with Other Drugs

Finasteride + Minoxidil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Guanethidine

Guanethidine Tablet

Finasteride + Minoxidil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Finasteride + Minoxidil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Finasteride + Minoxidil

Is this Finasteride + Minoxidil habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Finasteride + Minoxidil.

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

Finasteride + Minoxidil will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Finasteride + Minoxidil only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Finasteride + Minoxidil is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Finasteride + Minoxidil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Finasteride + Minoxidil

Taking Finasteride + Minoxidil with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Finasteride + Minoxidil

Taking Finasteride + Minoxidil with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

Safe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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

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