Mintop Forte 5% Solution: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mintop Forte 5% Solution Benefits & Uses

Mintop Forte 5% Solution is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Mintop Forte 5% Solution 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

Mintop Forte 5% Solution Related Warnings

Is the use of Mintop Forte 5% Solution safe for pregnant women?

Mintop 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 Mintop Forte 5% Solution safe during breastfeeding?

Mintop should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Mintop Forte 5% Solution on the Kidneys?

Using Mintop does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mintop Forte 5% Solution on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Mintop Forte 5% Solution on the Heart?

Mintop is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Mintop Forte 5% Solution Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Mintop Forte 5% Solution

Is this Mintop Forte 5% Solution habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mintop Forte 5% Solution has not been reported.

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

After taking Mintop Forte 5% Solution, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mintop Forte 5% Solution can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Mintop Forte 5% Solution only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Mintop Forte 5% Solution cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mintop Forte 5% Solution Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mintop Forte 5% Solution

Taking Mintop Forte 5% Solution with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mintop Forte 5% Solution

Consumption of alcohol and Mintop Forte 5% Solution together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Mintop Forte 5% Solution

Question over 5 years ago

Does Mintop 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, Mintop 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

What is Mintop?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

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

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Mintop 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 Mintop from the next day of the procedure or as advised by your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Mintop without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Mintop is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Mintop work?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Mintop 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 Mintop 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)