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Dilminox Tablet 10's

Dilminox Tablet 10's

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Composition

MINOXIDIL-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Steadfast MediShield Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Dilminox Tablet

Dilminox Tablet is an antihypertensive vasodilator that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

Dilminox Tablet contains Minoxidil, a potassium channel opener. It dilates (widens) the blood vessels to promote blood flow, thus reducing high blood pressure.

Use Dilminox Tablet as suggested by your doctor. Common side effects of Dilminox Tablet include dizziness, breast pain/tenderness, increased heartbeat, fluid retention (oedema), nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require any medical attention and usually resolve with time. If you notice any other symptoms that are unmanageable, please consult your doctor for further advice.

Let your doctor know if you have a history of pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), kidney diseases, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, angina or chest pain, a recent heart attack, asthma, migraine, and seizures (fits). Dilminox Tablet may make you dizzy, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery; hence, drive only when you are alert. Alcohol may worsen dizziness; hence, please avoid or limit its consumption while being treated with Dilminox Tablet . Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Dilminox Tablet .

Uses of Dilminox Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension.

Medicinal Benefits

Dilminox Tablet is an antihypertensive vasodilator that treats hypertension (high blood pressure). It opens the potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to promote blood flow. This vasodilation process aids in reducing high blood pressure. 

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dilminox Tablet

  • Dizziness

  • Breast pain/tenderness

  • Increased heartbeat

  • Fluid retention (oedema)

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting 

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have a history of pheochromocytoma, heart problems, lung diseases, asthma, migraine, fits, liver, and kidney diseases. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before starting Dilminox Tablet . Dilminox Tablet may make you dizzy, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery; hence drive only when you are alert. Alcohol may worsen dizziness; hence please avoid or limit its consumption while being treated with Dilminox Tablet . Dilminox Tablet should be used in children below 12 years only when prescribed by a doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Dilminox Tablet may interact with drugs used to treat high blood pressure (guanethidine) and drugs used to treat impotence (tadalafil).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), congestive heart failure (the heart doesn't normally pump blood), angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, migraine, seizures (fits), liver and kidney diseases, please tell your doctor before taking Dilminox Tablet . 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GUANETHIDINE
  • TADALAFIL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week or about 30 minutes.

  • Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet.

  • Quit smoking to lower the risk of heart diseases. 

  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress.

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if you notice any fluctuations frequently, please contact your doctor immediately.

  • Try including heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet.

Special Advise

Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly. Keep a check on your heart function using an electrocardiogram or ECG.

Disease/Condition Glossary

High blood pressure (hypertension): It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. This condition can lead to hardened arteries, decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack. Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent the worsening of side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Dilminox Tablet is a pregnancy category C drug and is not recommended to use during pregnancy since it may affect the foetus. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Dilminox Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Dilminox Tablet passes into the breast milk. Please consult the doctor before using Dilminox Tablet if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Caution

Dilminox Tablet may cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive and operate machines. Do not drive until you are focused and mentally alert while undergoing treatment with Dilminox Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before using Dilminox Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dilminox Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Dilminox Tablet . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dilminox Tablet .

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Children

Caution

Dilminox Tablet is recommended for use in children under 12 years of age only with a doctor's advice. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Steadfast MediShield Pvt. Ltd, Plot # 330, Functional Industrial Estate, Patparganj, Delhi - 110 092
Other Info - DIL0049

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FAQs

Dilminox Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Dilminox Tablet is a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels promoting blood flow. This process helps the blood flow easily, lowering the high blood pressure.
Dilminox Tablet is indicated for people who suffer from high blood pressure, face symptoms of damage to vital organs, and for those who had no results with other medicines or experienced disturbing side effects.
Dilminox Tablet can cause weight gain. You may weigh extra 2-3 pounds at the beginning of the treatment, which may be gradually reduced during the course. Maintain a well-balanced meal, limit salt intake, and exercise regularly to slow down the process of weight gain.
Dilminox Tablet may cause the fine body hair to grow thicker and longer. This can be bothersome in women and children when the body hair grows on the face, back, arms, and legs. You can control unwanted hair by using a hair removal product or shaving. This extra hair is temporary and disappears within one to six months after the treatment is stopped.
Dilminox Tablet is meant for the treatment of high blood pressure. Hence, please do not use Dilminox Tablet for scalp hair or beard growth.

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