Maxihair Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Maxihair Tablet Information

Maxihair Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hair Loss, Baldness, Alopecia. Other than this, Maxihair Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Maxihair Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Maxihair Tablet include Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Swelling. Some other side effects of Maxihair Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Maxihair Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Maxihair Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Maxihair Tablet related warnings talks about Maxihair Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina must refrain from the use of Maxihair Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Additionally, Maxihair Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Maxihair Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Maxihair Benefits & Uses
Maxihair Dosage & How to Take
Maxihair Side Effects
Maxihair Related Warnings
Maxihair Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Maxihair
Maxihair Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Maxihair Tablet Benefits & Uses

Maxihair Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Ayurvedic medicine and remedies for High blood pressure)

Maxihair Tablet 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

Maxihair Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Maxihair Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Maxihair. If you are pregnant, do not take Maxihair without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Maxihair Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Maxihair Tablet on the Kidneys?

Using Maxihair does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Maxihair Tablet on the Liver?

Information about safety of Maxihair for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Maxihair Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Maxihair rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Maxihair Tablet Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Maxihair Tablet

Is this Maxihair Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Maxihair Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Maxihair Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Maxihair Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Maxihair Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Maxihair Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Maxihair Tablet

Taking Maxihair Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Maxihair Tablet

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Maxihair Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Maxihair grow beard?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

How does Maxihair work?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Maxihair contains minoxidil which is a vasodilator and it works by causing dilation of blood vessels which reduces the blood pressure. For hair loss, it is presumed that Maxihair works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.

Question over 5 years ago

Is hair growth by Maxihair permanent?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

Is Maxihair a steroid?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Maxihair is not a steroid. It contains minoxidil which is an antihypertensive vasodilator that is used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and management of severe hypertension.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Maxihair for telogen effluvium (temporary thinning of due to stress)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Maxihair might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Maxihair is only approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and you are advised to consult with a doctor first before using this drug for telogen effluvium.

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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

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