Minichek 5% Solution: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Minichek Benefits & Uses

Minichek is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Minichek 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

Minichek Related Warnings

Is the use of Minichek safe for pregnant women?

Minichek has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Minichek without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Minichek safe during breastfeeding?

Minichek may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Minichek on the Kidneys?

Minichek does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Minichek on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Minichek on the Heart?

Side effects of Minichek rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Minichek with Other Drugs

Minichek 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

Minichek Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Minichek

Is this Minichek habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Minichek 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 Minichek as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Minichek only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Minichek in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Minichek Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Minichek

You can take Minichek with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Minichek

Taking alcohol with Minichek can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Minichek

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Minichek with oil?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 4 years ago

Is Minichek safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Minichek is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug at therapeutic doses such as irritation and burning sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Minichek without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Minichek 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 Minichek regrow hair?

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

Yes Minichek can regrow hair by stimulating the hair follicles growth and increase the blood flow in the skin on the applied area. It might take at least 3-4 months to regrow hair.

Question over 4 years ago

How to use Minichek ?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Apply 1ml of Minichek on the dried affected area of the head two times in a day or as advised by your doctor. The oral form of Minichek has to be once daily with or without the food as the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach.

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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)