Minokem-F 10% Solution belongs to a class of combination drug primarily used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Minokem-F 10% Solution 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.

Minokem-F 10% Solution consists of two medicines, namely Minoxidil (vasodilator) and Finasteride (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor). Minoxidil is a vasodilator that widens and 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. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. It reduces dihydrotestosterone (male hormone) levels, thereby preventing thinning of hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss). 

Use Minokem-F 10% Solution as suggested by your doctor. Along with its needed effects, Minokem-F 10% Solution may sometimes produce unwanted effects. Some common side effects of Minokem-F 10% Solution include excessive hair growth, headache, skin irritation, itching, and dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin). 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 Minokem-F 10% Solution, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

Do not use Minokem-F 10% Solution for abrasion, sunburn, and psoriasis since Minoxidil can cause sodium and water retention, angina (chest pain), pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart), and other heart problems. Do not apply the topical form of Minokem-F 10% Solution on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin. Let your doctor know if you have a history of liver disease and urinary obstruction (blockage of urine flow) before using Minokem-F 10% Solution. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Minokem-F 10% Solution.

Minokem-F 10% Solution is a combination medicine of Minoxidil (vasodilator), and Finasteride (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor) used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Minoxidil is a vasodilator that stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. When applied topically, Minoxidil promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, thereby 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. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which reduces dihydrotestosterone (male hormone) levels, thereby preventing thinning of hair follicles in people with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).

• Excessive hair growth
• Headache
• Skin irritation
• Itching
• Dermatitis

Tell your doctor before using Minokem-F 10% Solution if you have a history of liver disease and urinary obstruction (blockage of urine flow). Do not use the topical Minokem-F 10% Solution, if you have high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms), sunburn, and psoriasis without a doctor's advice. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Minokem-F 10% Solution or any of its components, such as propylene glycol and ethanol (alcohol). Finasteride in Minokem-F 10% Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since it may have harmful effects on the foetus. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding mother, Please consult a doctor before using Minokem-F 10% Solution. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames when you have applied the Minokem-F 10% Solution since it can catch fire and burn easily.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Minokem-F 10% Solution may interact with drugs treating erectile dysfunction (sildenafil).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Minokem-F 10% Solution is contraindicated in liver disease, urinary obstruction, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia, sunburn, and psoriasis.

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• Maintaining a healthy diet with well-balanced meals is advised.
• Avoid overusing styling tools like blow dryers, curling rods, and chemical dyes, which can cause loss of natural hair oils and 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.
• Get regular medical examinations to check your hormonal profile and nutritional deficiencies that cause hair fall.

• It is advised to monitor your hormonal and vitamin D profiles, which can affect your hair loss.
• Avoid contact of topical Minokem-F 10% Solution with nose, mouth, eyes or broken, irritated skin as it may irritate. In case Minokem-F 10% Solution comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

Androgenetic alopecia: It is also known as male or female pattern baldness. In male-pattern baldness, hair loss occurs on the top and front of the head. On the other hand, in female pattern baldness, thinning occurs on the top and crown of the head. This condition is usually genetic in nature or mediated by the excessive secretion of the androgen dihydrotestosterone in both genders.