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Biodens Benefits & Uses

Biodens is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Biodens Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 5 mg, OD then increase up to 40 mg, OD as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 5 mg, OD then increase up to 40 mg, OD as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 5 mg, OD then increase up to 40 mg, OD as needed
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 0.25 - 1 mg/kg/day

Biodens Related Warnings

Is the use of Biodens safe for pregnant women?

Biodens should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Biodens safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Biodens may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Biodens should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Biodens on the Kidneys?

Biodens does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Biodens on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Biodens on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Biodens will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Biodens on the Heart?

Side effects of Biodens rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Biodens with Other Drugs

Biodens should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Alprazolam

Amoxapine

Amitriptyline

Betamethasone

Biodens Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Biodens unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Biodens

Is this Biodens habit forming or addictive?

Biodens is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Biodens , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Biodens can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Biodens is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Biodens cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Biodens Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Biodens

You can take Biodens with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Biodens

Taking Biodens with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Biodens

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Biodens cause hair loss?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Biodens may cause temporary hair loss for up to 2 weeks initially after starting of the treatment in few cases only. This is due to hair shifting from the resting phase to the growth phase. Consider this as a sign that your old hairs are falling so that new hairs can regrow in their place. If the hair loss continues for more than 2 weeks then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Biodens for frontal hair loss?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Biodens may be used for frontal hair loss but it gives much better results if the drug is used on the upper head or crown.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Biodens grow beard?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Biodens might be used for bread growth. Although Biodens is approved only for the treatment of androgenic alopecia (hair loss) but a clinical study has found that Biodens is very effective for bread enhancement by increasing hair counts.

Question over 4 years ago

What is Biodens ?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Biodens is a brand name of minoxidil and it comes in the form of oral tablets, topical gel, lotion, solution, foam, and spray. It belongs to the class of drug known as vasodilators. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of hair loss (androgenic alopecia) and oral form of Biodens is also used in the management of severe hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Biodens without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Biodens is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 567

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Loniten® (minoxidil)