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Biominox is a prescription drug, available for use as Solution. It is typically used for the treatment of Hair Loss, Baldness, Alopecia. Secondary and off-label uses of Biominox have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Biominox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Biominox also has some side effects, the most common being Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Swelling. While these are the most often observed Biominox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Biominox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Biominox has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Biominox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Biominox is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Angina as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Biominox have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Biominox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Biominox is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Biominox safe for pregnant women?
Biominox can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Biominox safe during breastfeeding?
Biominox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Biominox on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Biominox on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Biominox on the Liver?
Side effects of Biominox on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Biominox on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Biominox on the heart have been reported.
Biominox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Biominox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Biominox habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Biominox is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Biominox as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Biominox only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Biominox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Biominox
You can take Biominox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Biominox
Taking alcohol with Biominox can be dangerous.
Biominox 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 Biominox works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.
Biominox is a brand name of minoxidil and it comes in the form of oral tablets, topical gel, lotion, solution, foam, and spray. It belongs to the class of drug known as vasodilators. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of hair loss (androgenic alopecia) and oral form of Biominox is also used in the management of severe hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, hair growth by Biominox is not permanent. You might have to use Biominox continuously to maintain normal hair growth in the affected area.
No, Biominox should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Biominox may cause itching. Itching is one of the symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis which might be caused by the use of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to the undesirable response of the immune system of the body towards this drug and this side effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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)