Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name COVERIT % Has Generic Salt :: Minoxidil
- 2 COVERIT % Is From Company Micro V. Priced :: Rs. 162
- 3 COVERIT % have Minoxidil is comes under Sub class Trichological Drugs of Main Class Skin
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Skin Sub Medicine Class :: Trichological Drugs
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name COVERIT % Has Generic Salt :: Minoxidil
COVERIT % Is From Company Micro V. Priced :: Rs. 162
COVERIT % have Minoxidil is comes under Sub class Trichological Drugs of Main Class Skin
Main Medicine Class:: Skin Sub Medicine Class :: Trichological Drugs
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Minoxidil | SOLN | Rs. 162 | 60ML |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 60ML |
| COVERIT % | Micro V. | 2% | 60ML | Rs. 162 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Micro V. :: COVERIT % | Minoxidil | Skin | Trichological Drugs |
Indications for Drugs ::
Male pattern baldness, Alopecia androgenetica
Drug Dose ::
Apply 1 ml solution to the scalp bid. 4 mth of treatment may be necessary. Hair and scalp should be thoroughly dry prior to topical application of Minoxidil. A dose of 1 ml Minoxidil cutaneous solution should be applied to the total affected areas of the scalp twice daily. The total dosage should not exceed 2 ml. If fingertips are used to facilitate drug application, hands should be washed afterwards. It should be used twice daily for four months or more before evidence of hair growth can be expected.
Contraindication ::
Minoxidil topical solution is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Minoxidil or any of the other ingredients in the formulation such as propylene glycol or ethanol.
Drug Precautions ::
Before using Minoxidil, the user should determine that the scalp is normal and healthy. Patients with known cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia should contact a physician before using Minoxidil. Minoxidil contains alcohol, which will cause burning and irritation of the eye. In the event of accidental contact with sensitive surfaces (eye, abraded skin and mucous membranes) the area should be bathed with large amount of cool tap water.
Drug Side Effects ::
Minoxidil is well tolerated. However few side effects such as hypertrichosis (unwanted non-scalp hair including facial hair growth in women), local erythema, itching, dry skin/scalp flaking, and exacerbation of hair loss have been reported commonly.
Pregnancy category ::
3
Drug Mode of Action ::
Minoxidil is an antihypertensive with direct vasodilating property. It reduces elevated BP accompanied by reflex tachycardia, increased cardiac output and elevated plasma renin. Applied topically, minoxidil stimulates hair growth secondary to vasodilation, increases cutaneous blood flow and stimulates resting hair follicles.
Drug Interactions ::
Antihypertensive effect may be enhanced by other hypotensive drugs. Topical: Absorption may be increased with corticosteroids, retinoids, occlusive ointment bases. Potentially Fatal: Severe orthostatic hypotension may occur with guanethidine.
