Recapil PM: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Recapil PM Benefits & Uses

Recapil PM is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Recapil PM 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

Recapil PM Related Warnings

Is the use of Recapil PM safe for pregnant women?

Recapil PM has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Recapil PM without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Recapil PM safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Recapil PM. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Recapil PM on the Kidneys?

Recapil PM is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Recapil PM on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Recapil PM on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Recapil PM with Other Drugs

Recapil PM should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Alprazolam

Amoxapine

Amitriptyline

Betamethasone

Recapil PM Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Recapil PM unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Recapil PM

Is this Recapil PM habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Recapil PM is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Recapil PM. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Recapil PM should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Recapil PM is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Recapil PM Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Recapil PM

Taking Recapil PM with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Recapil PM

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Recapil PM as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Recapil PM

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Recapil PM?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can Recapil PM make hair thicker?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Recapil PM 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Recapil PM work?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Recapil PM 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 Recapil PM works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use Recapil PM for telogen effluvium (temporary thinning of due to stress)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Recapil PM might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Recapil PM 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Recapil PM with oil?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Recapil PM can be used with oil. Oil must be applied after 2-4 hours of the application of Recapil PM so that it can be absorbed by the skin. If you apply oil soon after applying Recapil PM then it might affect the absorption of this drug from the site of application.

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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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