What is Lonitab 5 mg?
Lonitab 5 mg tablet contains Minoxidil, which is used to treat hereditary hair loss. Using Minoxidil tablets can help prevent further hair loss and help in the regrowth of hairs. Lonitab 5 mg tablet works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles on your scalp. It prevents the death of the hair cells on the scalp and encourages new hair to grow.
Minoxidil is most effective for treating baldness or thinning at the top of the scalp. However, this medicine is less effective in for frontal hair loss or receding hairline. Also, doctors may prescribe Minoxidil tablets with other medicines to treat severely high blood pressure problems.
Use the Lonitab tablet as a prescription medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. With regrowth of hair, it improves your overall appearance and boosts your self-confidence. Use it regularly to get maximum benefits for your hair growth.
How does Lonitab 5 mg work?
Lonitab contains Minoxidil, a drug from the class of vasodilators. Minoxidil increases blood flow to the hair follicles to treat common hereditary hair loss problems. It ensures hair regrowth and prevents further hair falls. Doctors may prescribe Minoxidil with other drugs in case of severely high blood pressure treatment.
How to take Lonitab 5 mg?
Take the Lonitab 5 mg tablet as advised by your healthcare provider. Swallow the tablet whole in one go with a glass of water; do not chew or break it. You can either take Lonitab after or before you eat your meal.
In case you miss taking a dose of Lonitab 5 mg, take it as soon as you remember it. If it's almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed one and take the next dose on time.
Do not consume an overdose of double dose at the same time as it can increase the risk of side effects.
Take it regularly for as long as prescribed.
What are the side effects of Lonitab 5 mg?
Here are some common side effects that may appear during use of Lonitab 5 mg tablet use:
- Itching
- Hypotension
- Skin irritation
- Ankle swelling
- Light-headedness
- Headache
If any side effects turn severe, please seek medical attention.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Lonitab 5 mg?
- The use of Lonitab, a 5 mg tablet, is not suitable for hair loss due to chemotherapy or a nutritional deficiency.
- People having an allergy to Minoxidil should not take Lonitab 5 mg tablets.
- Inform your doctor if you are suffering from a high blood pressure problem or using any topical solution over your scalp.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby, then inform your doctor about it before getting prescribed Lonitab tablets.
- A doctor may perform regular tests while taking Lonitab to monitor electrolyte balance in your body.
- The use of Minoxidil can lead to unwanted facial hair growth, so beware of this effect before using it.
- Do not use Minoxidil tablets with other drugs used to treat high blood pressure.
