Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml belongs to the group of medications called vasodilator used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and alopecia (hair loss). Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. Hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which there is a high pressure of blood against the arteries walls (blood vessels). It is considered as an essential risk factor for cardiovascular (heart) diseases. On the other hand, Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body.
Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml is a vasodilator that helps widen and relax the constricted blood vessels (due to high blood pressure) to promote blood flow, thereby reducing the high blood pressure. Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml, when used topically (on the head scalp) widens the blood vessels. It opens potassium channels which helps in providing sufficient oxygen, blood and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing the hair cell death and promoting new hair growth.
Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml is available in oral and topical (for scalp) forms. The oral tablet form is used to treat hypertension and is recommended with other drugs to prevent side effects. The topical formulations of Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml include solution, lotion, gel, shampoo, conditioner, serum, foam and spray. Along with its needed effects, Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml may sometimes produce unwanted effects. Some common side effects of Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml include excessive hair growth, headache, skin irritation, dryness, redness, dizziness, chest pain, increased heartbeat and increased weight with fluid retention (oedema). 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 Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
Do not use the oral tablet form of Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml to treat hair loss. Do not use a topical form of Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml, if you have high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms), sunburn and psoriasis. Do not apply the topical form of Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin. Let your doctor know if you are having a history of pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), congestive heart failure (the heart doesn't normally pump blood), angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, asthma, migraine and seizures (fits) before using Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml.
Hypertension, Alopecia (hair loss)
Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml is an antihypertensive vasodilator that treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and alopecia (hair loss and thinning of hair). Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml opens potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to increase the blood flow. This vasodilation process helps in reducing high blood pressure. Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml, when applied topically, promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, thereby providing sufficient nutrition and oxygen to the hair cell. This process of supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell prevents its death and stimulates hair growth.
Some side effects of Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml include excessive hair growth, headache, skin irritation, dryness, redness, dizziness, chest pain, increased heartbeat and increased weight with fluid retention (oedema). These side effects usually go away during the treatment. If they persist longer or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml is for use on the scalp only so should not be applied on other parts of the body including nose, mouth, eyes or broken, irritated skin as it may irritate. In case Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml 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 Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml is inflammable and can catch fire quickly. Tell your doctor before using Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml if you have a history of pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), congestive heart failure (the heart doesn't normally pump blood), angina (heart-related chest pain), a recent heart attack, asthma, migraine, seizures (fits), liver and kidney diseases. Do not use the topical form of Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml, if you have high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms), sunburn, and psoriasis. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml or any of its components, like propylene glycol and ethanol (alcohol).
Drug-Drug Interaction: Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml may interact with drugs treating erectile dysfunction in male (sildenafil).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol and tobacco since it may affect the working of Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), congestive heart failure (the heart doesn't normally pump blood), angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, asthma, migraine, seizures (fits), liver and kidney diseases, please tell your doctor before taking Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml.
No interaction found or established. So, please consult your doctor before using Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml.
Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml is a pregnancy category C drug and may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since it may have harmful effects on the unborn baby (foetus). So, please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml.
It is not known if Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml passes into the breast milk and harms a baby during breastfeeding. Please consult the doctor before using Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml if you are a nursing mother.
Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml 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% Topical Solution 60 ml
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Mintop Forte 5% Topical Solution 60 ml. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.
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