The Brand Name MINTOP Has Generic Salt :: Minoxidil 

MINTOP  Is From Company Dr.Reddy’S Priced :: Rs. 500

MINTOP have Minoxidil is comes under Sub class Trichological Drugs of  Main Class Skin

Main Medicine Class:: Skin  Sub Medicine Class :: 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.