Mintop Lotion: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mintop Lotion Information

Mintop Lotion is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Lotion. It is typically used for the treatment of Hair Loss, Baldness, Alopecia. Mintop Lotion also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Mintop Lotion depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Mintop Lotion include Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Swelling. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mintop Lotion as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mintop Lotion go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mintop Lotion is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mintop Lotion related warnings talks about Mintop Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Mintop Lotion is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina are examples of such conditions.

Drug reaction of Mintop Lotion with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Mintop Lotion, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Mintop Benefits & Uses
Mintop Dosage & How to Take
Mintop Side Effects
Mintop Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Mintop with Other Drugs
Mintop Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Mintop
Mintop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Mintop Lotion Benefits & Uses

Mintop Lotion is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Mintop 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
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 Lotion Related Warnings

Is the use of Mintop Lotion 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 Lotion 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 Lotion on the Kidneys?

Using Mintop does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mintop Lotion 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 Lotion on the Heart?

Mintop is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mintop Lotion with Other Drugs

Mintop Lotion 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

Mintop Lotion Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Mintop Lotion

Is this Mintop Lotion habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mintop Lotion has not been reported.

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

After taking Mintop Lotion, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mintop Lotion can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Mintop Lotion only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Mintop Lotion cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Mintop Lotion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mintop Lotion

Taking Mintop Lotion with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mintop Lotion

Consumption of alcohol and Mintop Lotion together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Mintop Lotion

Question over 5 years ago

Can Mintop cause acne?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Mintop may cause acne. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of acne is not known. If you are experiencing acne after using this drug, then you are advised to use a cream containing salicylic acid.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Mintop make hair thicker?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Mintop 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 almost 5 years ago

Is Mintop safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Mintop 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 almost 6 years ago

Does Mintop cause itching?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Mintop 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.

Question about 6 years ago

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

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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