Minotress 5% Lotion: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Minotress 5% Lotion Benefits & Uses

Minotress 5% Lotion is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Minotress 5% Lotion 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

Minotress 5% Lotion Related Warnings

Is the use of Minotress 5% Lotion safe for pregnant women?

Minotress can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Minotress 5% Lotion safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Minotress may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Minotress should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Minotress 5% Lotion on the Kidneys?

Minotress does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Minotress 5% Lotion on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Minotress on the liver, information on safety of Minotress for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Minotress 5% Lotion on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Minotress on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Minotress 5% Lotion Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minotress 5% Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Minotress 5% Lotion

Is this Minotress 5% Lotion habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Minotress 5% Lotion has not been reported.

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

After taking Minotress 5% Lotion you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Minotress 5% Lotion only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Minotress 5% Lotion is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Minotress 5% Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Minotress 5% Lotion

It is safe to take Minotress 5% Lotion with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Minotress 5% Lotion

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Minotress 5% Lotion as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Minotress 5% Lotion

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Minotress safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Minotress 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Minotress grow beard?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minotress might be used for bread growth. Although Minotress is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Minotress is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use Minotress after PRP (platelet-rich plasma)?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Minotress should not be used on the same day of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment because the scalp has been injected with activated platelets. Hence, the use of any topical substance up to 24 hours of the procedure is not recommended by dermatologists. You can continue use Minotress from the next day of the procedure or as advised by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Minotress cause chest pain?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Minotress may cause chest pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing chest pain after using this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Minotress regrow hair?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes Minotress 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.

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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

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