The drug Minoxidil. Reviews, instructions

The drug "Minoxidil", the instruction informs, is produced in the form of a solution used locally. It belongs to the clinico-pharmacological group of vasodilators and is a dermatotropic medication.

Minoxidil, which is often found on the web, is used to stimulate hair growth in both sexes with ailments such as androgenic alopecia( masculine) or alopecia( female type).

As a result of using the medication, blood flow to the hair sac is observed, which ensures the desired result - a healthy and thick head of hair.

The pharmaceutical "Minoxidil"( reviews about it are positive) is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity of the patient, during pregnancy, breastfeeding, pheochromocytoma, mitral stenosis, violation of the integrity of the skin, dermatosis of the scalp.

With extreme caution, it should be used in patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure. The experience of using a medicament to treat people under the age of twelve is limited.

The drug Minoxidil, which is approved by the patients, should be applied to the problem site( at least one milliliter).It is established that the medication begins to function after four months of regular use( twice a day).The severity of the effect can vary in a natural way in different patients. After cessation of treatment with the drug, hair growth slows down, and in a few months the restoration of the original species is not ruled out. In some cases, a change in the color and structure of the hair is recorded.

If the next procedure for the use of this medication was missed, the next dose is not doubled.

The drug should be used until hair growth becomes noticeable. It is noted that the application of the drug can be stopped at any time.

The recommended single dose, as mentioned above, is one milliliter, regardless of the size of the affected area. Use of a hair dryer to accelerate the drying of the drug is not recommended.

Overdose of the drug "Minoxidil"( consumer reviews confirm this) is accompanied by chest pain, tachycardia or arrhythmia, immobility or trembling of the upper and lower limbs, the head. In addition, a significant expansion of the vessels, a delay in water, sodium is possible.

If you have the above symptoms or if you accidentally get medication inside, you should immediately seek medical help.

Minoxidil, a drug whose side effects are manifested in dizziness and rapid heartbeat, can also cause a feeling of pain in the chest and the appearance of general weakness. In addition, there may be a slight burning sensation, tingling, redness of the treated skin, women may have undesirable vegetation on their face. In very rare cases, tingling of the feet or hands, swelling of the lower or upper extremities, or face were noted. With the symptoms described above, you should immediately stop using the medication and get a specialist consultation.

It has been established that beta-blockers, diuretics and nitrates can strengthen the hypotensive effect of the drug, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, oral contraceptives and estrogens - strengthen. To avoid a sharp drop in blood pressure when getting up, do not use the medication in question with the drug "Guanethidine".