Minokem New 5% Solution belongs to the class of ‘vasodilators’ used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Minokem New 5% Solution stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body.

Minokem New 5% Solution contains ‘Minoxidil’, a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing hair cell death and promoting new hair growth. 

Your doctor will suggest the dose and duration based on your condition. Some common side effects of Minokem New 5% Solution include changes in the colour/texture of the hair, excessive hair growth, headache, itching, skin irritation, dryness, shortness of breath, scaling of the skin, and redness. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment. If the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Do not apply Minokem New 5% Solution to shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful scalp skin. Before using Minokem New 5% Solution, let your doctor know if you have high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Minokem New 5% Solution not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Minokem New 5% Solution may cause dizziness, affecting your driving ability; hence, avoid driving or operating machinery until you are alert. Children and adolescents below 18 years should not use Minokem New 5% Solution.

Minokem New 5% Solution is a vasodilator that treats alopecia (hair loss). It stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. Minokem New 5% Solution opens potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to increase the blood flow. This vasodilation process promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, providing sufficient nutrition and oxygen to the hair cells. This process of supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell prevents its death and stimulates hair growth.

• Changes in the colour/texture of the hair
• Excessive hair growth
• Headache
• Itching
• Skin irritation
• Dryness
• Shortness of breath
• Scaling of the skin
• Redness 

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Minokem New 5% Solution. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Minokem New 5% Solution can catch fire and burn easily. Tell your doctor before using Minokem New 5% Solution if you have a history of high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Minokem New 5% Solution may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence drive or operate machinery with caution. Minokem New 5% Solution is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

• GUANETHIDINE
• TADALAFIL

• It is advised to maintain a healthy diet with well-balanced meals.

• Avoid overusing styling tools like blow dryers, curling rods, and chemical dying, which can cause loss of natural hair oils and cause hair fall.

• Regular oiling helps in the blood circulation of the scalp and nourishes the roots.

• Washing your hair twice a week with a good shampoo and conditioner can also improve your hair fall.

• Practice yoga and meditation to control your stress, which is the greatest enemy of hair fall.

• Get regular medical examinations to check your hormonal profile and nutritional deficiencies that cause hair fall.