Indications:
- It is effective in treating androgenic alopecia/ male pattern hair loss.
- It is most effective in hair thinned area rather than bald area and more effective on top of scalp rather than in front hairline.
- It is NOT recommended for use on beard or moustache area.
- It is NOT recommended for use in female patients with hair thinning.
Mechanism of action:
- Minoxi-dil, FDA approved drug, is a vasodilator, thereby it increases the blood flow to hair follicle. This provides more nutrition to hair follicle making them stronger and preventing hair loss.
- DHT blocker is FDA approved drug which is Type II 5 α reductase inhibitor. It decreases scalp DHT concentration thereby reversing its effect of causing miniaturisation.
Directions for Use:
- Use it as per your doctors advice.
- Use the medicine only on scalp. Do not apply on other body area.
- Apply directly on the dry scalp using the applicator. Check the label for directions before use.
- If you are using fingertips to rub the medicine, then thoroughly wash your hands afterwards.
- Do not apply on inflammed, irritated, infected or painful scalp skin.
- Do not allow the medicine to trickle on your forehead which can result in undesirable facial hair.
- Do not shampoo for 4 hours after the application since it can reduce the efficacy of medicine.
Duration of use and expected outcome results:
- You have to use it for 2 to 4 months before you see any result.
- Continued use is necessary to maintain and increase hair growth. On stopping it, hair loss/thinning will resume again.
- The amount of hair growth is different for each person. This product will not work for all patients.
- Some patients may notice increase hair fall during first few weeks of application. This is during to shedding of weak telogen hair by the growing hair under the influence of medicine. This temporary hair shedding is seen between 2 to 6 weeks of use. If hair shedding persists beyond 6 weeks, consult your doctor.
Safety Advice:
- Do not use it if you are allergic to minoxi-dil or any other ingredients of this medicine (check the label on bottle for complete ingredients).
- Unsafe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Consult your doctor if using in patients younger than 18 years or older than 60 years.
- Do not drive or use machinery since it may cause dizziness or low blood pressure.
USP of this product
- ONLY product in India with 0.25% DHT blocker in solution form.
- Transcutol for enhanced penetration.
- Lipid base to reduce scalp irritation.
