Follinox 2.00% Soln 60 ml is a potassium channel opener, causing hyperpolarization of cell membranes. Theoretically, by widening blood vessels and opening potassium channels, it allows more oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the follicles.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Follinox 2.00% Soln 60 ml

Irregular heartbeat severe

Weight gain severe

Chest painq severe

Shortness of breath severe

Redness of skin

Swelling of feet or lower legs

Tingling of hands and feet

Eye irritation

Increase hair growth on face, arms and back

Breast tenderness

Headache

Uses of Follinox 2.00% Soln 60 ml
What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension
Follinox 2.00% Soln 60 ml is used to treat an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

Alopecia
Follinox 2.00% Soln 60 ml is used to prevent hair loss in males.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 hour after an oral dose and 4 to 5 hours after topical application.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 1 to 5 days.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is known to excreted through breast milk. This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Follinox 2.00% Soln 60 ml .

Pheochromocytoma
Not recommended in patients with condition Pheochromocytoma.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is known to excreted through breast milk. This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

General Warnings

Congestive heart failure
This medicine may cause fluid accumulation and may increase the risk of congestive heart failure. Therefore, it should be taken in combination with loop diuretics to prevent fluid accumulation. Monitoring of body weight and heart function is necessary.

Mlignant hypertension
Follinox 2.00% Soln 60 ml may lower the blood pressure than required. Therefore, patients with high blood pressure should be treated with this medicine in the hospital setting. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Any signs of low blood pressure should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Scalp irritation
This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe scalp irritation or any known allergy to alcohol or propylene glycol.

Androgenic alopecia in men
This medicine is only recommended in males for the treatment of alopecia androgenetica. It is not recommended if hair loss due to other causes.

Unwanted hair growth
This medicine may cause the unwanted growth of hair on face, arms and back. The patient should be counseled about this unwanted hair growth and advised to inform the doctor if the condition worsen.

Temporary shedding of hair
This medicine may cause temporary shedding of hair at the beginning of the treatment. This shedding is due to the growth of new hair at the place of old hair and subsidies in a couple of weeks. The treatment should be discontinued if the shedding persists.

Dosage

Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it’s already time for your next scheduled dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Alprazolam moderate

Corticosteroids moderate

Guanethidine severe

General Instructions

Take Follinox 2.00% Soln 60 ml as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. The topical solution should be taken on the same time every day for 3 to 4 months to see the hair growth. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

wikipedia.org –
Minoxidil [Internet].
Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoxidil#:~:text=Mechanism%20of%20action,-The%20mechanism%20by&text=Minoxidil%20is%20a%20potassium%20channel,and%20nutrients%20to%20the%20follicles.
[cited 8/7/2020].

webmd.com –
Minoxidil [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3503/minoxidil-topical/details
[cited 8/7/2020].