Mintop Forte Foam 5% Gel 60 gm
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About Mintop Forte 5% Foam
Mintop Forte 5% Foam is used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Mintop Forte 5% Foam 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.
Mintop Forte 5% Foam contains Minoxidil, which widens the blood vessels and helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing hair cell death and promoting new hair growth.
Some common side effects of Mintop Forte 5% Foam include changes in the color/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. If the side effects persist, consult a doctor.
Before using Mintop Forte 5% Foam, let your doctor know if you are allergic to it, or have high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Mintop Forte 5% Foam not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Uses of Mintop Forte 5% Foam
Mintop Forte 5% Foam is used in the treatment of Alopecia/hair loss. The detailed uses of Mintop Forte 5% Foam are as follows:
- Hair Loss Treatment: Mintop Forte 5% Foam effectively treats hair loss by stimulating hair growth, increasing blood flow to the scalp, and prolonging the growth phase of hair follicles.
- Promoting Hair Regrowth: $helps promote hair regrowth, thicken existing hair, and slow down hair loss, leading to a fuller and healthier-looking head of hair.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
- Clean and dry the scalp before application. Apply the prescribed amount of Mintop Forte 5% Foam directly to the scalp and massage gently to help absorption.
- Do not apply to areas of the body other than the normal healthy scalp. It should not be used on inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful scalp skin.
- Wash your hands before and after using Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
- Do not shampoo your hair for 4 hours after applying Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
Medicinal Benefits
- Mintop Forte 5% Foam is a vasodilator that treats alopecia (hair loss).
- It stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. Mintop Forte 5% Foam 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.
- It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell, preventing its death and stimulating hair growth.
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Drug Warnings
- Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
- Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Mintop Forte 5% Foam can catch fire and burn easily.
- Tell your doctor before using Mintop Forte 5% Foam 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.
- Mintop Forte 5% Foam may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence drive or operate machinery with caution.
- Mintop Forte 5% Foam is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- 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.
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Alcohol
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Please consult your doctor before using Mintop Forte 5% Foam if you have concerns regarding this.
Pregnancy
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Mintop Forte 5% Foam is not recommended during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Mintop Forte 5% Foam is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
Unsafe
Mintop Forte 5% Foam 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 Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
Liver
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before using Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
Kidney
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
Children
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Children and adolescents below 18 years should not use Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
Heart
Mintop Forte 5% Foam should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Therefore, please consult your doctor before using Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
Geriatrics
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Please consult a doctor before administering Mintop Forte 5% Foam to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Mintop Forte 5% Foam if the benefits outweigh the risks.
FAQs
Mintop Forte 5% Foam is used for the treatment of Alopecia/hair loss.
Mintop Forte 5% Foam is a vasodilator and widens the blood vessels promoting the blood flow. This process helps nourish the hair cells with the supply of oxygen and nutrients and thus stimulates hair growth.
You may notice hair shedding during the initial 2-6 weeks of treatment, which is normal. Hair loss gradually stops after two weeks of treatment. If it persists for over two weeks, stop using Mintop Forte 5% Foam and consult your doctor.
Hair growth is a slow process, and it usually takes four months to see the best results of Mintop Forte 5% Foam.
Mintop Forte 5% Foam is for topical use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Mintop Forte 5% Foam. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Do not blow-dry your scalp after using Mintop Forte 5% Foam. Do not apply Mintop Forte 5% Foam on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin.
Mintop Forte 5% Foam is for scalp use; do not apply it on your face. If Mintop Forte 5% Foam gets in contact with any other body areas, rinse with water thoroughly.
It is not required to wash your hair daily after applying Mintop Forte 5% Foam. But, make sure your hair is dry before applying Mintop Forte 5% Foam if you have washed your hair.
Do not use Mintop Forte 5% Foam for beard growth. Mintop Forte 5% Foam is recommended only for hair loss on the scalp.
Do not freeze Mintop Forte 5% Foam. Please keep it away from direct sunlight. If you are using foam, keep the foam canister away from open flame or high heat since it may explode. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.
You are advised to use Mintop Forte 5% Foam for as long as your doctor has told you. Using more than advised or more often will not increase effectiveness. Please follow your doctor's instructions.
The side effects of Mintop Forte 5% Foam include changes in colour/texture of the hair, skin irritation, dryness, redness, scaling of the skin and excessive hair growth. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
You must keep using Mintop Forte 5% Foam to make sure that your hair grows longer. If you stop using Mintop Forte 5% Foam, the regrown hair may disappear after 3 to 4 months and hair loss or balding may restart.
As hair growth is a slow process, it may take some time for you to notice new hair growth after starting the treatment with Mintop Forte 5% Foam. Use it for as long as it is advised by your doctor to see best results.
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- https://www.drugs.com/mtm/minoxidil-topical.html
- https://www.doctorfox.co.uk/pdf/hair-loss/Sons-Minoxidil-Leaflet.pdf
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