Finasteride + Minoxidil Benefits & Uses

Finasteride + Minoxidil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hair Loss

Other Benefits

Finasteride + Minoxidil 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: Hair Loss Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Finasteride + Minoxidil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Finasteride + Minoxidil is used -

Severe

Skin Rash

Moderate

Eye irritation

Common

Running nose
Headache

Finasteride + Minoxidil Related Warnings

Is the use of Finasteride + Minoxidil safe for pregnant women?

Finasteride + Minoxidil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Finasteride + Minoxidil again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Finasteride + Minoxidil safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Finasteride + Minoxidil for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Finasteride + Minoxidil on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Finasteride + Minoxidil on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Finasteride + Minoxidil on the Liver?

Finasteride + Minoxidil does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Finasteride + Minoxidil on the Heart?

Using Finasteride + Minoxidil does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Finasteride + Minoxidil with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Guanethidine

Guanethidine Tablet

Finasteride + Minoxidil Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Finasteride + Minoxidil

Is this Finasteride + Minoxidil habit forming or addictive?

Finasteride + Minoxidil does not cause addiction.

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

Finasteride + Minoxidil will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Finasteride + Minoxidil should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Finasteride + Minoxidil for mental disorders.

No

Finasteride + Minoxidil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Finasteride + Minoxidil

Taking Finasteride + Minoxidil with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Finasteride + Minoxidil

Drinking alcohol while on Finasteride + Minoxidil does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.

Safe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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