Lonitab-5

Composition of Lonitab-5

Lonitab-5 contains Minoxidil (5mg).

Uses of Lonitab-5

Lonitab 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.

How Lonitab-5 works

Lonitab 5 Tablet is a vasodialtor. It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing more blood and oxygen to reach the heart and other organs. This lowers the blood pressure.

How to take Lonitab-5

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lonitab 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

Take the missed dose of Lonitab-5 as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Lonitab-5 than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Lonitab-5

Most side effects of Lonitab-5 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Increased heart rate Pericarditis Fluid retention Edema (swelling) Hypertrichosis Hair discolouration Pericardial effusion

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 Lonitab-5

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Lonitab-5. Some combinations can change how Lonitab-5 works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Lonitab-5

Store Lonitab-5 below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Lonitab-5

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Lonitab 5 Tablet is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.</li> <li>Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.</li> <li>It is usually taken in combination with medications that help slow your heart from beating too fast (beta-blockers) and those that remove the excess fluid (diuretics).</li> <li>It can cause salt and water build up in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight, as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid.</li> <li>It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment.</li> <li>Do not stop taking Lonitab 5 Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`