Lotorin
Lotorin is a foam containing minoxidil that helps regrow hair and slow down hair loss in men with receding hairlines and bald spots.
Form
ihovaahto
Strength
50 mg/g
Active Ingredient
Minoxidil
Manufacturer
Ioulia And Irene Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
One gram, which is about half a capful.
Method
Apply to dry scalp and hair on the areas where you have hair loss, twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening). Gently massage it in with your fingertips, then wash your hands right away.
Important
Do not use more than 2 grams (a full capful) per day, and never more than twice a day. Using more will not make hair grow faster or work better.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Swollen hands or feet.
- •Sudden weight gain you cannot explain.
- •Headache.
- •Feeling short of breath or having trouble breathing.
- •Increased hair growth in women, possibly including beard growth or soft, thin hair on the face, body, arms, and legs.
- •Eczema or skin irritation/rash (dermatitis), or acne-like eczema/itching.
RARE
- •Dizziness.
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat.
- •Chest pain.
- •Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea).
Important Warnings
- Do not use Lotorin if you are allergic to minoxidil or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Lotorin if you have heart disease, such as an irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or problems with your blood circulation.
- Stop using Lotorin and contact a doctor right away if you experience chest pain, fast heartbeat, weakness, dizziness, sudden weight gain you can't explain, or swollen hands and feet.
- Do not use Lotorin if your hair loss looks different from a receding hairline or bald spot on the top of your head (e.g., if it's sudden, patchy, or you don't know why you're losing hair).
- Do not use Lotorin if your scalp is inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful.
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- If Lotorin foam is swallowed by accident, it can cause serious heart problems. Keep this product out of reach of children.
- If the foam accidentally gets on other parts of your body, rinse the area well with plenty of water to prevent unwanted hair growth.
- Lotorin should not be used by children and adolescents under 18 years old.
- Avoid getting Lotorin in your eyes. If it gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with lots of cool tap water.
- Lotorin contains ethanol (alcohol), which may cause a burning feeling on broken or irritated skin.
- Lotorin may cause dizziness or low blood pressure. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, do not drive or operate machinery.
- Do not use Lotorin at the same time as other medicines applied to the scalp, such as corticosteroids, tretinoin, or ditranol.