Minoyap - 5%

Composition of Minoyap - 5%

Minoyap - 5% contains Minoxidil 5% w/v topical solution. It belongs to the Topical vasodilator (potassium channel opener) class of medicines.

Uses of Minoyap - 5%

Treatment of androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) in adults; helps reduce hair fall and promotes hair regrowth on the scalp

Key benefits

• Helps reduce hair fall
• Promotes hair regrowth in pattern baldness
• Increases hair density and thickness over time
• Convenient topical application
• Useful for maintaining regrown hair with continued use

How Minoyap - 5% works

Minoxidil is a topical vasodilator that prolongs the anagen (growth) phase of hair follicles and increases follicle size. It improves follicular activity, leading to reduced shedding and gradual regrowth in responsive individuals.

How to take Minoyap - 5%

For external use only. Apply 1 mL to clean, dry scalp over affected areas twice daily (or as directed by doctor); spread gently and allow to dry. Do not wash scalp for at least 4 hours after application; wash hands after use; avoid applying on broken/irritated skin and avoid contact with eyes/face.

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 it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Minoyap - 5%

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

• Scalp itching
• dryness
• flaking/dandruff
• redness/irritation
• burning sensation
• headache
• unwanted facial/body hair growth (hypertrichosis)

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 Minoyap - 5%

Warnings and precautions

External use only. Stop and seek medical advice if chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, sudden weight gain, swelling of hands/feet, or severe scalp irritation occurs. Not recommended in children; use with caution in people with cardiovascular disease. Avoid use on infected, inflamed, painful, or sunburned scalp. Hair shedding may increase initially in first few weeks. Continuous use is needed to maintain effect; regrowth may take 3–6 months.

Do not take Minoyap - 5% 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

May increase risk of low blood pressure when used with antihypertensives/vasodilators; avoid concomitant topical irritants/keratolytics (e.g., tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid) on same area as they may increase absorption/irritation; caution with topical corticosteroids if advised by clinician.

How to store Minoyap - 5%

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from heat/flame; keep container tightly closed and protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Minoyap - 5%

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:

YAP BIOCEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Dermatological (Hair growth stimulant / Anti-alopecia)

Drug class:

Topical vasodilator (potassium channel opener)