Foligain: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Foligain Benefits & Uses

Foligain is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Foligain 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

Foligain Related Warnings

Is the use of Foligain safe for pregnant women?

Foligain 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 Foligain safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Foligain on the Kidneys?

Foligain is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foligain on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Foligain on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Foligain on the Heart?

Side effects of Foligain rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Foligain with Other Drugs

Foligain 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

Foligain Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Foligain

Is this Foligain habit forming or addictive?

Foligain does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Foligain, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Foligain can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Foligain is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Foligain in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Foligain Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Foligain

You can take Foligain with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Foligain

Taking Foligain with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Foligain

Question over 5 years ago

Can Foligain make hair thicker?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Foligain 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 Foligain?

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Foligain with oil?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Foligain can be used with oil. Oil must be applied after 2-4 hours of the application of Foligain so that it can be absorbed by the skin. If you apply oil soon after applying Foligain then it might affect the absorption of this drug from the site of application.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Foligain?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Apply 1ml of Foligain on the dried affected area of the head two times in a day or as advised by your doctor. The oral form of Foligain 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Foligain work?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Foligain 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 Foligain works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.

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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)