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Lonitab 5 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hair Loss, Baldness, Alopecia. Other than this, Lonitab 5 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Lonitab 5 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Lonitab 5 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Swelling. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lonitab 5 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lonitab 5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lonitab 5 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lonitab 5 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lonitab 5 Tablet related warnings section.
Lonitab 5 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lonitab 5 Tablet in conditions like Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina.
Additionally, Lonitab 5 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lonitab 5 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lonitab 5 Tablet 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 Lonitab 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lonitab. If you are pregnant, do not take Lonitab without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lonitab 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Lonitab may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lonitab 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lonitab is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lonitab 5 Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lonitab on the liver, information on safety of Lonitab for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Lonitab 5 Tablet on the Heart?
Lonitab may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lonitab 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lonitab 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Lonitab 5 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lonitab 5 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Lonitab 5 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lonitab 5 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lonitab 5 Tablet
You can take Lonitab 5 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lonitab 5 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Lonitab 5 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Lonitab 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.
Yes, Lonitab is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug at therapeutic doses such as irritation and burning sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Lonitab might be used for bread growth. Although Lonitab is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Lonitab is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.
Yes, Lonitab can be used with oil. Oil must be applied after 2-4 hours of the application of Lonitab so that it can be absorbed by the skin. If you apply oil soon after applying Lonitab then it might affect the absorption of this drug from the site of application.
Yes, Lonitab may be used for frontal hair loss but it gives much better results if the drug is used on the upper head or crown.
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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)
