About Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml
Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml belongs to a class of combination drug primarily used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. It is used to promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss). Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body. Androgenetic alopecia is the permanent hair loss from the scalp that causes baldness.
Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml consists of two medicines, namely Minoxidil (vasodilator) and Finasteride (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor). Minoxidil is a vasodilator that widens and the blood vessels and opens potassium channels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing the hair cell death and promoting new hair growth. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. It reduces dihydrotestosterone (male hormone) levels, thereby preventing thinning of hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).
Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml is available in the form of a topical solution, spray, gel, and foam. Along with its needed effects, Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml may sometimes produce unwanted effects. Some common side effects of Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml include excessive hair growth, headache, skin irritation, itching, and dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin). These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment. If you experience any other symptoms you think may be due to Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
Do not use Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml for abrasion, sunburn, and psoriasis since Minoxidil can cause sodium and water retention, angina (chest pain), pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart), and other heart problems. Do not apply the topical form of Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin. Let your doctor know if you have a history of liver disease and urinary obstruction (blockage of urine flow) before using Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml.Â
Uses of Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml
Androgenetic alopecia (male/female pattern baldness)
Medicinal Benefits
Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml is a combination medicine of Minoxidil (vasodilator), and Finasteride (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor) used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Minoxidil is a vasodilator that stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. When applied topically, Minoxidil promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, thereby providing sufficient nutrition and oxygen to the hair cell. This process of supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell prevents its death and stimulates hair growth. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which reduces dihydrotestosterone (male hormone) levels, thereby preventing thinning of hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml
Some side effects of Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml include excessive hair growth, headache, skin irritation, itching, and dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin). These side effects usually go away during the treatment. If they persist longer or worsen, please consult your doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Tell your doctor before using Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml if you have a history of liver disease and urinary obstruction (blockage of urine flow). Do not use the topical form of Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml, if you have high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms), sunburn, and psoriasis. When applied on abrasion, sunburn, and psoriasis, Minoxidil in Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml can cause sodium and water retention, angina (chest pain), pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart), and other heart problems. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml or any of its components, such as propylene glycol and ethanol (alcohol). Avoid contact of topical Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml with nose, mouth, eyes or broken, irritated skin as it may irritate. In case Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Finasteride in Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since it may have harmful effects on the foetus. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding mother, Please consult a doctor before using Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames when you have applied the Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml since it can catch fire and burn easily.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml may interact with drugs treating erectile dysfunction (sildenafil) in male.
Drug-Food Interaction:Â Avoid alcohol and tobacco since it may affect the Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml.
Drug-Disease Interaction:Â Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml is contraindicated in liver disease, urinary obstruction, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia, sunburn, and psoriasis.
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
No interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml.
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PREGNANCY
Finasteride in Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since it may have harmful effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml.
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BREAST FEEDING
It is not known if Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml passes into the breast milk and harms a baby during breastfeeding. Please consult the doctor before using Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml if you are a nursing mother.
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DRIVING
No interaction found/established.
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LIVER
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml.
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KIDNEY
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml. However, it should be cautiously used in patients with kidney problems and urinary obstruction.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid overusing styling tools like blow dryers, curling rods, and chemical dying, which can cause loss of natural hair oils and cause hair fall.
- Regular oiling helps in the blood circulation of the scalp and nourishes the roots.
- Washing your hair twice a week with a good shampoo and conditioner can also improve your hair fall.
- Practise yoga and meditation to control your stress, which is the greatest enemy pf hair fall.
Special Advise
- Get your regular medical examinations done to keep a check on your hormonal profile (androgen) and nutritional deficiencies that cause hair fall.
- It is advised to timely monitor your hormonal and vitamin D profiles, which can affect your hair loss.
- Do not use Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml for people less than 18 years of age.
- Minscalp-F 5% Solution 60 ml is inflammable in nature so try to keep away from fire.Â
Other Information (MIN0229)
This item is Not Returnable.
Expires on or after – Sep-2022
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Androgenetic alopecia:Â It is also known as male or female pattern baldness. In male-pattern baldness, hair loss occurs on the top and front of the head. On the other hand, in female pattern baldness, thinning occurs on the top and crown of the head. This condition is usually genetic in nature or mediated by the excessive secretion of the androgen dihydrotestosterone in both genders.
