Minokem N Information

Minokem N is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Lotion. Minokem N also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Minokem N. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Minokem N include Flushing, Bloating or fullness, Weight gain. Some other side effects of Minokem N have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Minokem N 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, Minokem N's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Minokem N's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Minokem N can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Minokem N in conditions like Asthma, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension. Other contraindications of Minokem N have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Minokem N may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

Minokem N Benefits & Uses
Minokem N Dosage & How to Take
Minokem N Side Effects
Minokem N Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Minokem N with Other Drugs
Minokem N Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Minokem N
Minokem N Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Minokem N Benefits & Uses

Minokem N is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hair Loss

Minokem N 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hair Loss Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Azelaic Acid (1.5% w/v), Minoxidil (5% w/v), Tretinoin (0.01% w/v)
Adult	Disease: Hair Loss Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Azelaic Acid (1.5% w/v), Minoxidil (5% w/v), Tretinoin (0.01% w/v)
Geriatric	Disease: Hair Loss Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply on scalp Dosage Form: Lotion Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Azelaic Acid (1.5% w/v), Minoxidil (5% w/v), Tretinoin (0.01% w/v)

Minokem N Related Warnings

Is the use of Minokem N safe for pregnant women?

Minokem N may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Minokem N again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Minokem N safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Minokem N. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Minokem N on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Minokem N for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Minokem N on the Liver?

Minokem N may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Minokem N on the Heart?

Minokem N is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Minokem N with Other Drugs

Minokem N should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Isotretinoin

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Alprazolam

Amoxapine

Amitriptyline

Betamethasone

Amiloride

Warfarin

Aspirin

Atenolol

Minokem N Contraindications

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

Asthma
Allergy
Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina
Allergy
Liver Disease
Eczema

Frequently asked Questions about Minokem N

Is this Minokem N habit forming or addictive?

Minokem N is not addictive in nature.

Minokem N Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Minokem N

Taking Minokem N with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Minokem N

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Minokem N with alcohol will be.

See all substitutes for Minokem N

Minokem N Solution - ₹1337
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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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