MINOXIDIL

Product Description

Minoxidil is belongs to the antihypertensive agent. It is used in the treatment of hypertension. Minoxidil comes in a solution and foam form which is used in the treatment of malepattern baldness (hair growth)

SYNONYMS: Minossidile, Minoxidil,Minoxidilum.

IUPAC NAME:2,6-diamino-4-(piperidin-1-yl) pyrimidin-1-ium-1-olate

CAS NO: 38304-91-5

FORMULA: C9H15N5O

MOLECULAR MASS: 209.25 G/MOL

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store in cooland dry place. Remember this product is flammable so do no put it near the flames or in kitchen. Keep it away from the reach of the children and pet.

HOW TO USE: Read the instruction given on the label. First wash and clean the scalp area where the Minoxidil solution has to apply. To use the Minoxidil foam first wash your hand with water and dry well your hands and then gently apply the foam on the scalp andmassage for 5 to 10 minutes.

HOW MINOXIDIL WORKS: The full mechanism of Minoxidil is not known completely, thus Minoxidil is vasodilator Minoxidil relaxes the blood vessels and by this more oxygen cells will reach tothe hair follicles. And by this process hairs gain nutrition by the body.

PHARMACOKINETICS OF MINOXIDIL: Minoxidil is applied by the skin so the absorption of  is done by the skin. Minoxidil works by activating the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and Akt and also prevents the death of cells. The half-life of Minoxidil is about 22hrs. Almost97% of Minoxidil and its residues are excreted by the urination only 3% will beexcreted by faeces.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MINOXIDIL: Theside effects of Minoxidil are burning redness and stinging are shown in thepatients. If you see some side effects like unwanted facial or body hairs,chest pain, irregular heart beats, fainting or dizziness contact your doctor. There are some rare side effects like rash, itching or swelling of skin areshown in some patients.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using theproduct tell your doctor if you have any disease of scalp, hear problem, chestpain, or have any allergic reaction to the Minoxidil. This product is takenclearly when it is needed during the pregnancy period.

CDSCO APPROVAL: Minoxidil topicallotion is approved by CDSCO in India in may-1988, Minoxidil Topical Solution 5%is approved by CDSCO in India in 16.05.2002

FORMULATION AVAILABLE IN MARKET:

Minoxidil 2%w/v solution

Minoxidil 5% w/v solution

Minoxidil 10%w/v solution

Minoxidil 5mg tablets

Minoxidil 10 mg tablets

Minoxidil 3%w/v solution

Minoxidil 10% w/w

Minoxidil 5% + Finasteridine2.5%w/v gel

Minoxidil 5%w/v +Finasteridine0.1%w/v gel

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