Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Manexil might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Manexil is only approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and you are advised to consult with a doctor first before using this drug for telogen effluvium. 

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Manexil should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes Manexil can regrow hair by stimulating the hair follicles growth and increase the blood flow in the skin on the applied area. It might take at least 3-4 months to regrow hair.

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Manexil 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 Manexil is also used in the management of severe hypertension (high blood pressure).