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Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml 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.
Is the use of Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml safe during breastfeeding?
Mintop should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml on the Kidneys?
Using Mintop does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml 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.
What is the effect of Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml on the Heart?
Mintop is rarely harmful for the heart.
Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml
Taking Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml
Consumption of alcohol and Mintop Forte 5% Lotion 60ml together may have severe effects on your health.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)