Rogaine

Rogaine is an effective medicine, which helps in the regrowth of hair in persons who experience hair loss or thinning hair.

Drug usage

An effective drug for the growth of hair, it is not know how Rogaine helps in the growth of hairs. Well, it has been said that Rogaine dilates the blood vessels in the head scalp, which results in the improvement of the hair follicles. This leads to the growth of hair follicles.

How taken

Rogaine has to be taken as per your doctor’s prescription. Before using the solution, wash the scalp with mild shampoo. After this, apply Rogaine only after the scalp gets dry. While applying Rogaine, take care that the drug does not enter the eyes, noise and mouth. Once this happens, rinse the eyes, nose and mouth with water.

Once you start to apply Rogaine, the results can be seen in just four months. If you do not see the results in 4 months, better discontinue with the drug and contact the doctor.

Missed dose/ overdose

If you miss to apply Rogaine, you can apply it before the next scheduled time. But if it is time for your regular dosage, skip the missed dose. In case you think of having applied more than the usual amount on the scalp, seek immediate medical attention. Though the overdose symptoms are not clearly known, one can come across fast heart rate, headache, flushing and low blood pressure when Rogaine is used in large amounts.

More information

Before the doctor prescribes Rogaine, you have to tell your doctor about all your allergies and also about the diseases that you have. You should have to tell your doctor if you have any heart problems as Rogaine can affect the heart.

Rogaine is FDA pregnancy category C, which means it will no cause harm to the foetus. Even then if you are pregnant or hoping to get conceived, better consult with your doctor about all the risks and complications of taking the drug during the period. As Rogaine drug is present in breast milk, women should have to avoid feeding the new born while taking the drug.

Warnings/precautions

Rogaine should not be applied on the scalp if it is burned or damaged or if you have irritation. If you apply Rogaine during these conditions, the drug may be absorbed into the body, which can be dangerous.

As Rogaine can interact with certain drugs, you should have to discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, including prescriptive and non-prescriptive medicines, which you are taking. Never use any topical medicines on the head scalp while you are on Rogaine medication. Rogaine should only be applied to the scalp and not in any other part of the body as it can be dangerous.

Side effects

When using Rogaine, you may come across allergic reactions like swelling (lips, face, tongue, mouth), closing of throat and rashes. Headache, fast heartbeats, chest pain, light-headedness and dryness are some of the side effects that come with Rogaine