Actihair 5F Solution
Actihair 5F Solution is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hair loss in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles, which further prevents hair loss and stimulates re-growth, resulting in longer, thicker, and increased numbers of hair.
Actihair 5F Solution
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About This Medicine
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Actihair 5F Solution is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hair loss in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles, which further prevents hair loss and stimulates re-growth, resulting in longer, thicker, and increased numbers of hair.
Actihair 5F Solution is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hair loss in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles, which further prevents hair loss and stimulates re-growth, resulting in longer, thicker, and increased numbers of hair.
Use Actihair 5F Solution in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor or as instructed on the label. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take several months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth could be soft, colorless, and barely visible. Use it in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. Use it for as long as the doctor has prescribed to maintain proper hair growth. If your condition does not improve after using it for 4 to 6 months, tell your doctor. This medicine is to be used only by men and is not indicated in women.
Common side effects of this medicine include application site reactions, dry skin, impotence, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, breast enlargement, breast tenderness in males, and skin rash. In case of accidental contact with other parts of the body, it may cause excessive hair growth. If you get it in your eyes, mouth, or broken skin, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Talk to your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away.
To ensure its safety, before using this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart. Additionally, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant, potentially pregnant, or breastfeeding women should not handle this medicine because of the possibility of absorption of finasteride. As it may cause potential harm to a male baby or fetus.
03Uses
Treatment of Hair loss
04How To Use
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
05How It Works
Actihair 5F Solution is a combination of two medicines: Minoxidil and Finasteride, which treat hair loss in men. In men, the balding scalp contains small sized hair follicles along with increased levels of a male hormone that is believed to cause excessive hair loss and retards hair growth. Minoxidil is a vasodilator, which means 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Actihair 5F Solution?
A: If you miss a dose of Actihair 5F Solution, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Hair loss
Actihair 5F Solution is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss in men. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair to regrow. It increases blood flow to the hair follicles on your scalp, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. It also stops production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is most effective for baldness or thinning at the top of the scalp but less effective at the front or for receding hairline. Benefits are less likely if you have been bald for many years or have a large area of hair loss. Actihair 5F Solution is not suitable for sudden or unexplained hair loss. It is considered as a safe medicine. However, hair that has regrown may disappear after a few months. Regrowth of hair can be beneficial to your mood, self-esteem as well as your appearance, but you need to use it regularly to get the benefits. This product is meant only for men and should not be used in women.
08Side Effects
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Flakes on scalp
Skin irritation
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Fast heart rate
Pain in the chest, arm, or shoulder
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Actihair 5F Solution is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:UNSAFE
Actihair 5F Solution is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.Not indicated for use in women.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
Actihair 5F Solution has been prescribed for the treatment of hair loss in men.
Wash your hands before and after application.
It should only be applied directly to the scalp area. If Actihair 5F Solution accidentally comes in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, flush the area thoroughly with cool tap water.
Do not shampoo your hair for 4 hours after applying Actihair 5F Solution or use a hairdryer as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase. This is normal and is a sign that the medicine is working.
Take care that Actihair 5F Solution does not trickle down onto your face, as it may cause undesirable facial hair growth.
References
Sources and references
Hu R, Xu F, Sheng Y. Combined treatment with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia: A randomized and comparative study in Chinese patients. Dermatologic Therapy. 2015;28(5):303-308. [Accessed 27 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from: View
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Minoxidil+Finasteride. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from: View
Hu R, Xu F, Sheng Y, et al. Combined treatment with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia: a randomized and comparative study in Chinese patients. Dermatol Ther. 2015;28(5):303-8. [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from: View
Rossi A, Cantisani C, Melis L, et al. Minoxidil use in dermatology, side effects and recent patents. Recent Pat Inflamm Allergy Drug Discov. 2012;6(2):130-6 [Accessed 28th Sept. 2023] (online) Available from: View
