Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Minoxidil(5mg)
Lonitab 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the complete course. The effects are lost if the medication is stopped.
Some common side effects of this medicine include excessive hair (hypertrichosis), temporary shedding (hair thinning), ankle swelling and fluid retention, low blood pressure and feeling light-headed, increased heart rate, and headache. Consult your doctor if they last for a long time or get worse.
Lonitab 5 Tablet may not be suitable if your hair loss is caused by medicines (as in chemotherapy) or a nutritional deficiency. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or if you are using other creams or lotions to treat scalp conditions. Additionally, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Inhibition of androgen effects on the androgen-sensitive hair follicles. Direct stimulation of the hair follicles: Minoxidil may act as an 'epidermal growth factor' on matrix cells delaying their aging, thus prolonging the duration of the anagen phase via the activation of the beta-catenin pathway.
Minoxidil is rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, with peak plasma concentrations within 1 hour postingestion. The Vd is 2.8 to 3.3 L/kg, minimal plasma protein binding occurs, and the drug does not cross the blood-brain barrier.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lonitab
Ankle swelling
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Lightheadedness
Itching
Chest pain
Headache
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Rash
Dermatitis
Hypersensitivity
Weight gain
Fluid retention
Tachycardia
Minoxidil is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or its components (such as propylene glycol). The product labeled for use on men is contraindicated to use on women.
Lonitab 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lonitab 5 Tablet.
Lonitab 5 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Minoxidil is used to stimulate hair growth and to slow balding. It is most effective for people under 40 years of age whose hair loss is recent. Minoxidil has no effect on receding hairlines. It does not cure baldness; most new hair is lost within a few months after the drug is stopped.
Minoxidil Topical has no listed serious interactions with other drugs. Minoxidil Topical has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs. Minoxidil Topical has no listed mild interactions with other drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Lonitab 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Lonitab 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activity require mental focus until you know how Lonitab 5 Tablet affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Lonitab 5 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
It can cause salt and water build up in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight, as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid.
It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment.
Do not stop taking Lonitab 5 Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lonitab 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Lonitab 5 Tablet and what is it used for?
Lonitab 5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as potassium channel openers. It helps in the removal of potassium from the walls of arteries resulting in widening of the arteries. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump the blood. It also improves the blood and oxygen supply to your heart muscle. It is prescribed to patients of stable angina (heart-related chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for angina.
Q. Can I stop taking Lonitab 5 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Lonitab 5 Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Lonitab 5 Tablet suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
Q. How long does it take Lonitab 5 Tablet to start working?
Lonitab 5 Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.
Q. For how long do I need to continue Lonitab 5 Tablet?
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Lonitab 5 Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
