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2016-01-30 17:18:37
My doctor prescribed me Morr F by Intas and I found a generic substitute Minscalp by east west pharma. The only difference between them is that the former has alcohol as base and the latter has lavander and rosemary oil as base. Is it good and safe to use the latter?
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When u choose medicines ur responsible for ur results... Better get shared one.

Answered2016-01-31 09:51:52

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Though the medicine may be same in both I.e. Minoxidil but quality of product differs.

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