Brintop F 10% Lotion

Composition of Brintop F 10% Lotion

Brintop F 10% Lotion contains Finasteride (0.1%w/v) + Minoxidil (10%w/v). It belongs to the Hair growth stimulant / anti-dandruff agent class of medicines.

Uses of Brintop F 10% Lotion

Brintop F 10% Solution is used in the treatment of hair loss.

Key benefits

• Slows hair loss and can regrow hair
• Controls dandruff and scalp flaking

How Brintop F 10% Lotion works

Brintop F 10% Solution is a combination of two medicines: Minoxidil and Finasteride, which treats hair loss. Minoxidil is a vasodilator, meaning it widens the blood vessels and provides better blood flow to the hair follicles. This prevents hair loss and stimulates re-growth resulting in longer, thicker and increased numbers of hair. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. It blocks the production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss.

How to take Brintop F 10% Lotion

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a fall in blood pressure and a racing heart when far too much is applied to the skin. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Brintop F 10% Lotion

Most side effects of Brintop F 10% are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Application site irritation Itching Headache

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Brintop F 10% Lotion

Warnings and precautions

Topical minoxidil causes a burst of shedding in the first two to eight weeks. This is the old hair making way for new — it is expected, not a failure. Results take three to six months, and stop when you stop. This is a continuing treatment, not a cure. Finasteride must not be handled or taken by anyone who is pregnant or could become pregnant — it causes birth defects. Do not let a pregnant person handle broken or crushed tablets. Apply topical treatments to a dry scalp, not to hair, and wash your hands afterwards. Tell your doctor about any chest pain, dizziness, rapid heartbeat or sudden weight gain with minoxidil.

Do not take Brintop F 10% if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for use on inflamed, broken or sunburnt scalp.

Interactions with other medicines

Avoid applying other scalp products at the same time of day unless advised.

How to store Brintop F 10% Lotion

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Brintop F 10% Lotion

Be consistent — irregular use gives no result. Have persistent or patchy hair loss assessed; thyroid disease, iron deficiency and other causes are treatable.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BRINTON PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Hair and scalp treatment

Drug class:

Hair growth stimulant / anti-dandruff agent