Minscalp-F 5% Solution
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Product introduction
Minscalp-F 5% Solution is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hair loss in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles which further prevents hair loss and stimulates re-growth resulting in longer, thicker and increased numbers of hair.
Use Minscalp-F 5% Solution in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor or as instructed in the label. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take several months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth could be soft, colorless, and barely visible. Use it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. Use it for as long as the doctor has prescribed to maintain proper hair growth. If your condition does not improve after using it for 4 to 6 months, tell your doctor. This medicine is to be used only by men and not indicated in women.
It is generally safe, however, it may cause few common side effects such as application site reactions, dry skin, impotence, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, breast enlargement, breast tenderness in males, and skin rash. In case of accidental contact with other parts of the body, it may cause excessive hair growth. If you get it in your eyes, mouth, or broken skin, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Talk to your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away.
To ensure its safety, before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart. Additionally, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant, potentially pregnant, or breastfeeding women should not handle this medicine because of the possibility of absorption of finasteride. As it may cause potential harm to a male baby or fetus.
Use Minscalp-F 5% Solution in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor or as instructed in the label. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take several months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth could be soft, colorless, and barely visible. Use it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. Use it for as long as the doctor has prescribed to maintain proper hair growth. If your condition does not improve after using it for 4 to 6 months, tell your doctor. This medicine is to be used only by men and not indicated in women.
It is generally safe, however, it may cause few common side effects such as application site reactions, dry skin, impotence, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, breast enlargement, breast tenderness in males, and skin rash. In case of accidental contact with other parts of the body, it may cause excessive hair growth. If you get it in your eyes, mouth, or broken skin, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Talk to your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away.
To ensure its safety, before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart. Additionally, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant, potentially pregnant, or breastfeeding women should not handle this medicine because of the possibility of absorption of finasteride. As it may cause potential harm to a male baby or fetus.
Uses of Minscalp-F Solution
Benefits of Minscalp-F Solution
In Treatment of Hair loss
Minscalp-F 5% Solution is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss in men. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair to regrow. It increases blood flow to the hair follicles on your scalp, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. It also stops production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is most effective for baldness or thinning at the top of the scalp but less effective at the front or for receding hairline. Benefits are less likely if you have been bald for many years or have a large area of hair loss.
Minscalp-F 5% Solution is not suitable for sudden or unexplained hair loss. It is considered as a safe medicine. However, hair that has regrown may disappear after a few months. Regrowth of hair can be beneficial to your mood, self-esteem as well as your appearance, but you need to use it regularly to get the benefits. This product is meant only for men and should not be used in women.
Minscalp-F 5% Solution is not suitable for sudden or unexplained hair loss. It is considered as a safe medicine. However, hair that has regrown may disappear after a few months. Regrowth of hair can be beneficial to your mood, self-esteem as well as your appearance, but you need to use it regularly to get the benefits. This product is meant only for men and should not be used in women.
How to use Minscalp-F Solution
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
How Minscalp-F Solution works
Minscalp-F 5% Solution is a combination of two medicines: Minoxidil and Finasteride, which treats hair loss in men. In men, the balding scalp contains small sized hair follicles along with increased levels of a male hormone that is believed to cause excessive hair loss and retards hair growth. Minoxidil is a vasodilator, which means it widens the blood vessels and provides better blood flow to the hair follicles. This prevents hair loss and stimulates re-growth resulting in longer, thicker and increased numbers of hair. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. It blocks the production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Minscalp-F 5% Solution is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Minscalp-F 5% Solution during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Not indicated for use in women.
Not indicated for use in women.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Minscalp-F Solution?
If you miss a dose of Minscalp-F 5% Solution, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Minscalp-F 5% Solution has been prescribed for the treatment of hair loss in men.
- Wash your hands before and after application.
- It should only be applied directly to the scalp area. If Minscalp-F 5% Solution accidentally comes in contact with your eyes, nose or mouth, flush the area thoroughly with cool tap water.
- Do not shampoo your hair for 4 hours after applying Minscalp-F 5% Solution or use a hairdryer as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
- During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase. This is normal and is a sign that medicine is working.
- Take care that Minscalp-F 5% Solution does not trickle down onto your face as it may cause undesirable facial hair growth.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
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User feedback
Patients taking Minscalp-F 5% Solution
Once A Day
54%
Twice A Day
46%
What are you using Minscalp-F Solution for?
Hair loss
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
56%
Poor
38%
Excellent
5%
What were the side-effects while using Minscalp-F 5% Solution?
No Side Effec*
80%
Skin rash
20%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Minscalp-F Solution?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Minscalp-F 5% Solution on price
Average
56%
Expensive
22%
Not Expensive
22%
FAQs
Can Minscalp-F 5% Solution be used in females?
No, Minscalp-F 5% Solution should never be used in females. Minscalp-F 5% Solution is a combination of two medicines, namely, minoxidil and finasteride. As per the guidelines of FDA, women can only use minoxidil 2% to treat hair loss. So, it is better to avoid the use of this combination medicine in women until and unless advised by the doctor.
Can I blow-dry my hair after applying Minscalp-F 5% Solution?
No, you should not blow-dry your hair after applying Minscalp-F 5% Solution. You may use the blow-dryer once you have washed your hair. But, it is advised to wait for at least 4 hours before washing or blow-drying your hair, as it will reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Will taking a higher than the recommended dose of Minscalp-F 5% Solution be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Minscalp-F 5% Solution will not be more effective. Moreover, it can result in over-absorption of the medicine into the body and cause unwanted side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
How will I know if Minscalp-F 5% Solution is working for me?
You will notice that your hair loss will gradually decrease. Also, you will be able to notice new hair growth that is soft and lighter in colour than the rest of your hair. Over time, this new hair will blend in with the rest of your hair.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Minscalp-F 5% Solution?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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- Hu R, Xu F, Sheng Y. Combined treatment with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia: A randomized and comparative study in Chinese patients. Dermatologic Therapy. 2015;28(5):303-308. [Accessed 27 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Tugain Men Solution (Minoxidil + Finasteride) [Prescribing Information]. CiplaMed; 2017. [Accessed 27 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Address: No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem - 636007, Tamil Nadu.
Country of origin: India
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