Hair 4 U is a prescription drug, available for use as Spray, Solution, Conditioner, Serum, Shampoo. Secondary and off-label uses of Hair 4 U have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Hair 4 U. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Hair 4 U also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Application Site Irritation, Headache. Usually, these side effects of Hair 4 U go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Hair 4 U's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Hair 4 U has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hair 4 U related warnings section.
Hair 4 U is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Hair 4 U may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Hair 4 U, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming. hair growth serum
Hair 4 U 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hair 4 U is used -
Common
Is the use of Hair 4 U safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done regarding the safety of Hair 4 U for pregnant women. Therefore, it cannot be said if Hair 4 U is safe during pregnancy.
Is the use of Hair 4 U safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study of side effects of Hair 4 U for breastfeeding women, information on safety of Hair 4 U is unavailable.
What is the effect of Hair 4 U on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Hair 4 U on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Hair 4 U on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Hair 4 U on liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Hair 4 U on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study of side effects of Hair 4 U on heart, information on safety of Hair 4 U for heart is unavailable.
Hair 4 U 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 Hair 4 U unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Hair 4U 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.
Hair 4U 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 Hair 4U works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.
Yes, Hair 4U 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.
Yes, Hair 4U 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, Hair 4U 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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