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Folifast Hair Tincture
Manufactured byINTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsBenzyl Nicotinate (0.2 %w/v) + Salicylic Acid (0.1 %w/v) + Menadione (0.2 %w/v)
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Description
Folifast Hair Tincture is a combination of Benzyl Nicotinate, Salicylic Acid, and Menadione. It is used to treat alopecia (a condition that causes hair loss). It works by preventing further hair loss and helps in hair re-growth.
Folifast Hair Tincture may rarely cause burning, redness, etc at the application site. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen.
Folifast Hair Tincture should be applied topically to your scalp as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your condition.
Folifast Hair Tincture should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Close evaluation with respect to your current medicines (topical) is necessary to avoid any undesired side effects.
Folifast Hair Tincture is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Substitutes
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Folifast Hair Tincture
Burning sensation at the application site
Skin redness at the site of application
Uses of Folifast Hair Tincture
What is it prescribed for?
Alopecia
Folifast Hair Tincture is used in the treatment of alopecia areata (round hairless patches on your scalp), alopecia pityrodes (loss of hair on your body as well as the scalp), alopecia senilis (loss of hair caused by ageing) and symptomatic hair loss after infections. It also helps to repair hair damage caused by chemicals.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required by Folifast Hair Tincture to show its effect is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Folifast Hair Tincture remains effective is not clinically known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Folifast Hair Tincture.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Folifast Hair Tincture is not known. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Folifast Hair Tincture passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
Allergy
Avoid Folifast Hair Tincture if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies in pregnant women, the risk to your developing foetus due to Folifast Hair Tincture is not known. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Folifast Hair Tincture passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding unless necessary. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings
Use in children
Folifast Hair Tincture is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy studies.
For external use only
Folifast Hair Tincture is meant for external application only. Seek immediate medical attention in case of accidental ingestion.
Infected skin
Folifast Hair Tincture should not be applied to the inflamed (swollen), infected, irritated or painful scalp as it may worsen your condition.
Other medicines
Topical application of other medicines which may alter the outer layer of your skin (scalp) could result in increased absorption of Folifast Hair Tincture and may result in severe side effects. Hence inform your doctor about the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Folifast Hair Tincture as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Since Folifast Hair Tincture is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Folifast Hair Tincture is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor.
Close the cover of the bottle immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube.
Use Folifast Hair Tincture at around the same time daily for the ease of remembering.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Folifast Hair Tincture is a combination of Benzyl Nicotinate, Salicylic Acid, and Menadione.
Benzyl Nicotinate increases skin oxygenation (raises the oxygen level in the skin) and promotes healing.
Salicylic Acid makes the skin cells shed more rapidly and promotes the growth of new cells.
Menadione (Vitamin K) shows a vascular effect that promotes increased blood flow and enhances hair growth.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical agents
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Benzyl nicotinate. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 16 December 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Salicylic acid. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 16 December 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Menadione. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 16 December 2021].
Related Questions
Question:
I am suffering from hairfall and loss of hair. Can i use folifast without medical prescription?
Answer from Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi
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Question:
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Answer from Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi
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Question:
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Answer from Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
Type of vehicle used is different...You are suffering from hormonal changes caus...more
Question:
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Answer from Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi
Hairfall is not due to one single cause. There are many conditions which can cau...more
Question:
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Dec 2021
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