Coverit AX 5% Lotion belongs to a class of drug used to treat alopecia (hair loss). It stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. It is used to promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss). Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body. Androgenetic alopecia is the permanent hair loss from the scalp that causes baldness.

Coverit AX 5% Lotion consists of Minoxidil and Aminexil. Minoxidil is a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels and opens potassium channels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing the hair cell death and promoting new hair growth. Aminexil is a potassium channel opener that suppresses an enzyme responsible for the build-up of collagen around the hair follicles.

Coverit AX 5% Lotion should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the desired amount and in the way specified on the label. Some common side effects include application site irritation, itching, and headache. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment. If you experience any other symptoms you think may be due to this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

Let your doctor know if you’re allergic to this medicine or any of its components. Avoid contact this medication with nose, mouth, eyes or broken, irritated skin as it may irritate. In case comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames when you have applied this medicine since it can catch fire and burn easily. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using this medicine.

Coverit AX 5% Lotion consists of Minoxidil and Aminexil. Minoxidil is a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels and opens potassium channels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles. This process of supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell prevents its death and stimulates hair growth. Aminexil is a potassium channel opener that suppresses an enzyme responsible for the build-up of collagen around the hair follicles.

• Excessive hair growth
• Headache
• Skin irritation
• Itching, and dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin)

Tell your doctor before using Coverit AX 5% Lotion if you have a history of liver disease and urinary obstruction (blockage of urine flow). Do not use the topical form of Coverit AX 5% Lotion, if you have high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms), sunburn, and psoriasis. When applied on abrasion, sunburn, and psoriasis, Minoxidil in Coverit AX 5% Lotion can cause sodium and water retention, angina (chest pain), pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart), and other heart problems. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Coverit AX 5% Lotion or any of its components, such as propylene glycol and ethanol (alcohol). Avoid contact of topical Coverit AX 5% Lotion with nose, mouth, eyes or broken, irritated skin as it may irritate. In case Coverit AX 5% Lotion comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding mother, Please consult a doctor before using Coverit AX 5% Lotion. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames when you have applied the Coverit AX 5% Lotion since it can catch fire and burn easily. 

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