Because of the potential for serious adverse effects, minoxidil tablets are indicated only in the treatment of hypertension that is symptomatic or associated with target organ damage and is not manageable with maximum therapeutic doses of a diuretic plus two other antihypertensive drugs.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Minoxidil. Full label: DailyMed.
Because of the potential for serious adverse effects, minoxidil tablets are indicated only in the treatment of hypertension that is symptomatic or associated with target organ damage and is not manageable with maximum therapeutic doses of a diuretic plus two other antihypertensive drugs. Minoxidil reduced supine diastolic blood pressure by 20 mm Hg or to 90 mm Hg or less in approximately 75% of patients, most of who had hypertension that could not be controlled by other drugs.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Minoxidil. Full label: DailyMed.
Patients over 12 years of age: The recommended initial dosage of minoxidil tablets is 5 mg of minoxidil given as a single daily dose. Daily dosage can be increased to 10, 20 and then to 40 mg in single or divided doses if required for optimum blood pressure control. The effective dosage range is usually 10 to 40 mg per day.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Minoxidil tablets are contraindicated in pheochromocytoma, because it may stimulate secretion of catecholamines from the tumor through its antihypertensive action. Minoxidil tablets are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Salt and Water Retention Congestive Heart Failure — concomitant use of an adequate diuretic is required — Minoxidil tablets must usually be administered concomitantly with a diuretic adequate to prevent fluid retention and possible congestive heart failure; a high ceiling (loop) diuretic is almost always required. Body weight should be monitored closely. If minoxidil is used without a diuretic, retention of several hundred milliequivalents of salt and corresponding volumes of water can occur within a few days, leading to increased plasma and interstitial fluid volume and local or generalized edema.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
1. Salt and Water Retention (see WARNINGS: Concomitant use of Adequate Diuretic is Required ) — Temporary edema developed in 7% of patients who were not edematous at the start of therapy. 2. Pericarditis, Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade (see WARNINGS ). 3. Dermatologic — Hypertrichosis — Elongation, thickening, and enhanced pigmentation of fine body hair are seen in about 80% of patients taking minoxidil tablets.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
224 products from 116 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actihair 5 Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Leeford Healthcare Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| AGA 10% Lotion | Minoxidil (10% w/v) | Nidus Pharma Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Lotion |
| AGA Lotion | Minoxidil (2% w/v) | Nidus Pharma Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Lotion |
| Alopec Lotion | Minoxidil (2% w/v) | Welbe Life Sciences | bottle of 60 ml Lotion |
| Anasure 2% Solution | Minoxidil (20mg) | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Andromin 2% Solution | Minoxidil (2%) | Med Manor Organics Pvt Ltd | bottle of 100 ml Solution |
| Andromin Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Med Manor Organics Pvt Ltd | bottle of 100 ml Solution |
| Arodil Forte Lotion | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Dr. Johns Laboratories Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Lotion |
| Atharv Healthcare Minrav 5 Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Atharv Healthcare | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Biodens Hair Lotion | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Adonis Phytoceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Lotion |
| Biodens Pro Hair Lotion Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Adonis Phytoceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Biominox 5% Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Merck Ltd | bottle of 100 ml Solution |
| Biominox A 10% Solution | Minoxidil (10% w/v) | Sante Mernaud Pharceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Black Crown 2% Solution | Minoxidil (2% w/v) | Dermajoint India | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Black Crown Forte 5% Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Dermajoint India | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Brintop 10% Solution | Minoxidil (10% w/v) | Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Brintop 2% Solution | Minoxidil (2% w/v) | Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Brintop 5% Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 100 ml Solution |
| Brintop Diva 2% Topical Solution | Minoxidil (2% w/v) | Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 120 ml Solution |
| Brintop Diva 5% Topical Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | bottle of 120 ml Solution |
| Chekfall 10% Spray/Solution | Minoxidil (10% w/v) | Mankind Pharma Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Chekfall 5% Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Mankind Pharma Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Chymotra at Spray | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Adroit Lifescience Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Chymotra Topical 5% Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Adroit Lifescience Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Ciaga Mincize 5% Solution | Minoxidil (5%) | Ciaga Pvt Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Coverit 10% Solution | Minoxidil (10% w/v) | Micro Labs Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Coverit 2% Solution | Minoxidil (2% w/v) | Micro Labs Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Coverit 5% Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Micro Labs Ltd | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
| Curlzpep Gel | Minoxidil (5% w/w) | Canixa Life Sciences Pvt | tube of 60 gm Gel |
| Dividil Forte Solution | Minoxidil (5% w/v) | Flagship Biotech International | bottle of 60 ml Solution |
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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77° F). DISPENSE IN TIGHT, LIGHT-RESISTANT CONTAINER.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
