Introduction About MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION is a combination of Azelaic acid, Minoxidil and Tretinoin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Dermatological preparations. It is indicated for management of Androgenetic alopecia in both males and females. Androgenetic alopecia is expressed in males as baldness of the vertex of the scalp and/or as frontal hair recession. In females, it is expressed as diffuse hair loss or thinning in the fronto parietal areas.

Androgenetic alopecia is a genetically determined, patterned, progressive loss of hair from the scalp and occurs in both men and women. Both androgens and genetics play a role in its pathogenesis. Before using MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION, inform your doctor if are allergic to any medicines. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, or mouth, flushing area with large amounts of cool tap water if accidental contact occurs.

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION is not recommended in infants. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. Consult your doctor for advice. The common side effects of MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION are application site reactions such as burning, stinging, or redness, contact dermatitis and allergic reactions. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of these above side effects.

Uses Of MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION

• Used to manage Androgenetic alopecia

How MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION Works

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION is a dermatological preparation that contains Azelaic Acid, Minoxidil and Tretinoin. Azelaic acid inhibits the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), manage hair follicle damage and hair loss. Minoxidil stimulates hair growth, increases cutaneous blood flow as a result of vasodilation, stimulates resting hair follicles (telogen phase) into active growth (anagen phase). Tretinoin binds to nuclear retinoic acid receptor, normalize the pattern of keratinization and promotes, regulates cell proliferation and differentiation in the epithelium and may promote vascular proliferation.

How to use MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION

Apply MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION as advised by your physician. Clean and dry the scalp area before applying the medicine. Open the cap and take the right quantity of the medicine and apply on the affected scalp area with the dropper provided. Spread the solution evenly with the fingertip. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration for you depending upon your age and disease condition.

Side Effects Of MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Monitoring required

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Consult your doctor for advice.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION should be used with caution when administered to a nursing woman. Consult your doctor for advice.

Kidney

Use with Caution

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

Liver

Use with Caution

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not use MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION if you are allergic to Azelaic acid, Minoxidil, Tretinoin or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

Use with Caution

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION should be used with caution in patients with heart problems (e.g., chest pain, heart attack, heart failure). Consult your doctor for advice.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION is not recommended in infants. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. Consult your doctor for advice.

Use In Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Safety and efficacy have not been established in elderly patients above 65 years of age. Consult your doctor for advice.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before using MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• medicines used for high blood pressure (Ex. guanethidine)
• medicines that interact with alcohol (Ex. disulfiram, metronidazole)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally uses too much of MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose includes dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, flushing.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs About MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION

Q: What is MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION used for?

A: MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION is indicated for management of Androgenetic alopecia in both males and females. Androgenetic alopecia is expressed in males as baldness of the vertex of the scalp and/or as frontal hair recession. In females, it is expressed as diffuse hair loss or thinning in the fronto parietal areas.

Q: How does MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION work?

A: MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION is a dermatological preparation that contains Azelaic Acid, Minoxidil and Tretinoin. Azelaic acid inhibits the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), manage hair follicle damage and hair loss. Minoxidil stimulates hair growth, increases cutaneous blood flow as a result of vasodilation, stimulates resting hair follicles (telogen phase) into active growth (anagen phase). Tretinoin binds to nuclear retinoic acid receptor, normalize the pattern of keratinization and promotes, regulates cell proliferation and differentiation in the epithelium and may promote vascular proliferation.

Q: How to use MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION?

A: Apply MINOKEM N 2% SOLUTION as advised by your physician. Clean and dry the scalp area before applying the medicine. Open the cap and take the right quantity of the medicine and apply on the affected scalp area with the dropper provided. Spread the solution evenly with the fingertip. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration for you depending upon your age and disease condition.

References

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2. Comparative Study of Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil 5% and Combination of Topical Minoxidil 5%, Topical Azelaic Acid 1.5% and Topical Tretinoin 0.01% on the Basis of Dermoscopic Analysis in Androgenetic AlopeciaAnil Shankarlal Gugle1, Vikrant M. Jadhav2, Rahul P. Kote3, Milind Devidas Deshmukh3and Aditi Vijay Dalvi. [Updated on Dec 2015] [Accessed on August 2022] http://www.mvpjms.org/index.php/mvpjms/article/view/68/75

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