Foligro: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Foligro Benefits & Uses

Foligro is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Foligro 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: Baldness Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Apply affected area where hair growth is desired
Geriatric	Disease: Baldness Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Apply affected area where hair growth is desired

Foligro Related Warnings

Is the use of Foligro safe for pregnant women?

Foligro 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 Foligro safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Foligro. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Foligro on the Kidneys?

Foligro is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Foligro on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Foligro on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Foligro on the Heart?

Foligro is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Foligro with Other Drugs

Foligro 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

Foligro Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Foligro

Is this Foligro habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Foligro has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Foligro as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Foligro only on doctor's advice.

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

Foligro is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Foligro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Foligro

Taking Foligro with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Foligro

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Foligro as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Foligro

Question over 4 years ago

Can I discontinue Foligro on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Foligro should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Foligro without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Foligro 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Foligro with oil?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Foligro can be used with oil. Oil must be applied after 2-4 hours of the application of Foligro so that it can be absorbed by the skin. If you apply oil soon after applying Foligro then it might affect the absorption of this drug from the site of application.

Question over 5 years ago

Is hair growth by Foligro permanent?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, hair growth by Foligro is not permanent. You might have to use Foligro continuously to maintain normal hair growth in the affected area.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Foligro for frontal hair loss?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

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

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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)