Remedial Healthcare
Minoxidil (2% w/v)
Minid 2% Solution is a vasodilator used to promote hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
Solution
Minid 2% Solution should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the amount and in the way specified on the label or by your doctor. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take approximately 2- 4 months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth may be soft, colourless, and barely visible. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. This medication must be used continuously to maintain hair growth. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsen after using it for 4 to 6 months.
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
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Minid 2% Solution is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Minid 2% Solution is not recommended for use in women.
Minid 2% Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Minid 2% Solution is a potassium channel opener. Its vasodilation action expands the blood vessels. Therefore, when it is applied to the scalp, it helps to increase blood flow. This increased blood flow provides more nutrition and oxygen to the hair follicles, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth.
Wash your hands before and after application. Do not shampoo your hair or use a hairdryer for 4 hours after applying Minid 2% Solution as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine. Take care that Minid 2% Solution does not trickle down onto your face as it may cause undesirable facial hair growth. During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase. This is normal and is a sign that Minid 2% Solution is working.
You need to continue using Minid 2% Solution for continued hair growth. If you stop using it, the regrown hair may disappear after 3-4 months, and balding or hair loss may restart.
Because hair growth is a slow process, it may take some time to see new hair growth after starting the treatment with Minid 2% Solution. You need to use Minid 2% Solution for 4 months to see its effects.
No, it is not required to shampoo your hair every day before applying Minid 2% Solution. However, if you do shampoo your hair, make sure the scalp is dry before using Minid 2% Solution.
The general recommendation is to use Minid 2% Solution twice daily. Follow your doctor's instructions and take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
No, Minid 2% Solution should not be used for beard growth. It is indicated only for hair growth on the scalp in patients with a family history of hair loss.