Seboradin Anti Dandruff Hair Shampoo

Description

INDICATIONS
This medicine contains minoxidil, a substance that stimulates hair growth and slows down hair loss. Minoxidil is also a vasodilator used by way oral in the treatment of hypertension . Applied locally on the scalp, the antihypertensive effect of minoxidil is usually imperceptible.
Dosed at 5%, it is used in the treatment of hormonal hair loss ( androgenetic alopecia) in men only.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
This medicine should not be used in the following cases:
poor tolerance when applying a less dosed form (2% solution),
scalp injury,
in women (increased risk of excessive growth of hair outside the treated area).

ATTENTION
This treatment should not be used without medical advice in case of even old heart disease. It is not suitable for sudden hair loss, following an illness or drug treatment. It should not be applied anywhere other than on the skull.
A dermatological condition of the scalp should be treated before the application of this drug.
In case of accidental application to eyes, mucous membranes or damaged skin, rinse thoroughly.

DRUG INTERACTIONS
Do not apply this solution at the same time as other irritating products intended to be applied on the scalp.

PREGNANCY and BREASTFEEDING
The safety of this medicine has not been established during pregnancy or breastfeeding. As a precaution, it is contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women.

DIRECTIONS AND DOSAGE
On perfectly dry hair, apply the solution from the center to the periphery of the area to be treated. Wash hands thoroughly after use.

Usual dosage:

Adult: 1 application of 1 ml (whatever the surface to be treated), morning and evening. 1 application corresponds to 7 pressures on the dosing pump.
An increase in the dose does not increase the effectiveness of the treatment and may increase the risk of adverse effects.
TIPS
This medicine may be freely available in some pharmacies; however, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice.
Usually, the treatment is only effective after 2 months or more. To keep the benefit, it should never be interrupted. When the treatment is stopped, the regrowth stops and a return to the initial state is predictable in 3 or 4 months.
In case of sun exposure after application, it is recommended to cover your head with a hat or cap.
It is advisable to wash your hair with a mild shampoo and to limit the colorations that can be aggressive for the scalp.
It is best to wait 4 hours after application to make a shampoo.
This product is flammable: keep it away from heat.

ADVERSE POSSIBLE EFFECTS 
Most frequently, minor skin reactions (irritation, redness, dryness of the skin, burning sensation, itching), excessive growth of hair outside the treated area.
More rarely: allergy , dizziness , headache, weakness, eye irritation, blurred vision, taste disturbance, ear infection, edema , neuritis , hair loss (paradoxical effect), irregular hair.
Have also been reported: shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations, pulse rate, low blood pressure, hepatitis , renal calculus. The occurrence of these effects requires the cessation of treatment.
Due to the presence of propylene glycol: risk of eczema.