Uses of Finasteride+Minoxidil

The combination of Finasteride+ Minoxidil is used to treat male pattern baldness and to stimulate hair growth in such cases when applied directly to the affected area. Male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is a common type of hair loss condition that primarily affects the hair present in the crown and the front portion of the scalp.

Therapeutic Category

Finasteride : 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors

Minoxidil      : Vasodilators

How Finasteride+Minoxidil works

Finasteride reduces hair fall by blocking the production of certain stress hormones (dihydrotestosterone) in the body, which are responsible for causing hair loss and other prostate problems in men. As a result, it reduces hair loss, reverses the balding process, and prevents further hair loss in men.

Minoxidil helps to regrow hair and stabilize hair loss in men with a receding hairline and head balding by the revitalization of hair follicles. Revitalization of hair follicles is by its vasodilatory action that helps to increase the blood flow when applied to the scalp. This increased blood flow helps to provide more nutrition and oxygen to the hair follicles thus preventing hair cell death and enhancing new hair growth. 

Common side effects of Finasteride+Minoxidil

• headache
• burning sensation
• excessive hair growth
• itching of the skin, rash, hives (raised rashes)
• dry skin
• shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• continuous redness or irritation of the scalp
• continuous hair shedding even after 2-3 weeks
• sudden unexplained weight gain (common)
• sign of a severe allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips or throat with swallowing or breathing difficulties
• swollen hands or feet
• faintness or dizziness