Black Crown: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Black Crown Benefits & Uses

Black Crown is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Black Crown 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

Black Crown Related Warnings

Is the use of Black Crown safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Black Crown safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Black Crown on the Kidneys?

Black Crown does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Black Crown on the Liver?

Side effects of Black Crown on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Black Crown on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Black Crown on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Black Crown with Other Drugs

Black Crown 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

Black Crown Contraindications

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

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Black Crown

Is this Black Crown habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Black Crown.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Black Crown. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Black Crown only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Black Crown cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Black Crown Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Black Crown

Taking Black Crown with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Black Crown

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Black Crown

Question over 4 years ago

How does Black Crown work?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Black Crown 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 Black Crown 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Black Crown cause chest pain?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Black Crown may cause chest pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing chest pain after using this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Black Crown regrow hair?

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

Yes Black Crown 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

Can Black Crown cause acne?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Black Crown may cause acne. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of acne is not known. If you are experiencing acne after using this drug, then you are advised to use a cream containing salicylic acid.

Question over 4 years ago

How long can I safely use Black Crown?

Usually, Black Crown is given for 4 months. Use Black Crown as directed by your doctor.

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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)