Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60ml
Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml belongs to the class of ‘vasodilators’ used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body.
Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml contains ‘Minoxidil’, a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing hair cell death and promoting new hair growth.
Your doctor will suggest the dose and duration based on your condition. Some common side effects of Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml include changes in the colour/texture of the hair, excessive hair growth, headache, itching, skin irritation, dryness, shortness of breath, scaling of the skin, and redness. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve during the treatment. If the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.
Do not apply Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin. Before using Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml, let your doctor know if you have high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml may cause dizziness affecting your driving ability; hence avoid driving or operating machinery until you are alert. Children and adolescents below 18 years should not use Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml.
Medicinal Benefits
Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml is a vasodilator that treats alopecia (hair loss). It stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml opens potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to increase the blood flow. This vasodilation process promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, providing sufficient nutrition and oxygen to the hair cell. This process of supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell prevents its death and stimulates hair growth.
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Storage
Side Effects of Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml
- Changes in the colour/texture of the hair
- Excessive hair growth
- Headache
- Itching
- Skin irritation
- Dryness
- Shortness of breath
- Scaling of the skin
- Redness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml can catch fire and burn easily. Tell your doctor before using Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml if you have a history of high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence drive or operate machinery with caution. Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml may interact with drugs used to treat high blood pressure (guanethidine) and drugs used to treat impotence (tadalafil).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders, please tell your doctor before taking Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
- GUANETHIDINE
- TADALAFIL
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
CAUTIONPlease consult your doctor before using Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml if you have concerns regarding this.
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PREGNANCY
UNSAFEProlox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml is not recommended during pregnancy.
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BREAST FEEDING
UNSAFEProlox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
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DRIVING
CAUTIONProlox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml may cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive and operate machines. Do not drive until you are focused and mentally alert while undergoing treatment with Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml.
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LIVER
CAUTIONLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before using Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml.
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KIDNEY
CAUTIONLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml.
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CHILDREN
UNSAFEChildren and adolescents below 18 years should not use Prolox Extra Strength 10% Solution 60 ml.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- It is advised to maintain a healthy diet with well-balanced meals.
- Avoid overusing styling tools like blow dryers, curling rods, and chemical dying, which can cause loss of natural hair oils and cause hair fall.
- Regular oiling helps in the blood circulation of the scalp and nourishes the roots.
- Washing your hair twice a week with a good shampoo and conditioner can also improve your hair fall.
- Practice yoga and meditation to control your stress, which is the greatest enemy of hair fall.
- Get regular medical examinations to check your hormonal profile and nutritional deficiencies that cause hair fall.
Special Advise
It is advised to monitor your hormonal and vitamin D profiles, which can affect your hair loss.
Perfect if you have hairfall or dandruff issues.
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