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Morr F 10% Solution
Manufactured byINTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsMinoxidil Topical (10 %w/v) + Finasteride (0.1 %w/v)
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Description
Morr F 10% Solution is a combination of Minoxidil and Finasteride. It is used to treat androgenetic alopecia (a genetic condition that causes hair loss) in men aged 18 and above. It works by preventing further hair loss and helps with hair re-growth.
Morr F 10% Solution may rarely cause burning, redness, etc., at the application site. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen.
Morr F 10% Solution 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.
Morr F 10% Solution should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have pre-existing heart problems before beginning treatment with this medicine. Close evaluation with respect to your current medicines (topical) is necessary to avoid any undesired side effects. This medicine is not recommended for use in women.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Morr F 10% Solution
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Morr F 10% Solution
Skin rash and itching
Burning sensation at the application site
Acne at the application site
Skin redness at the site of application
Uses of Morr F 10% Solution
What is it prescribed for?
Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic Alopecia is a genetic condition characterised by a loss of hair. It affects both men and women. Morr F 10% Solution is used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required by Morr F 10% Solution to start showing its effect is not known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The duration for which Morr F 10% Solution remains active in your body is not 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 Morr F 10% Solution.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Morr F 10% Solution is not recommended to be used by women.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Morr F 10% Solution is not recommended to be used by women.
Allergy
Avoid using Morr F 10% Solution if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Scalp infections
Morr F 10% Solution is not recommended if you have any infections on your scalp, such as psoriasis (a condition with red, itchy, scaly patches on your skin), due to the increased risk of severe side effects and worsening your condition.
Hypertension
Morr F 10% Solution is not recommended if you have a history of hypertension (high blood pressure) due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Morr F 10% Solution is not recommended to be used by women.
Breast-feeding
Morr F 10% Solution is not recommended to be used by women.
General warnings
Temporary shedding of hair
Morr F 10% Solution may cause temporary hair shedding. It occurs two to six weeks after beginning the treatment and subsides within a couple of weeks. If shedding persists for more than two weeks, consult your doctor.
Use in children
Morr F 10% Solution is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to lack of safety and efficacy data.
Use in women
Morr F 10% Solution is not recommended to be used by women.
For external use only
Morr F 10% Solution is meant for external application, on your scalp only. If it was accidentally applied elsewhere, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Accidental ingestion may cause serious heart-related side events. Hence, caution is required.
Infected skin
Morr F 10% Solution should not be applied to the inflamed (swollen), infected, irritated or painful scalp as it may worsen your condition.
For hereditary hair loss only
Morr F 10% Solution is indicated only for the treatment of hereditary hair loss and should not be used for other types of hair loss (hair loss due to childbirth, no family history of hair loss, or hair loss of unknown cause).
Undesirable effects
Consult your doctor if you experience hypotension (low blood pressure), chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, dizziness, unexplained weight gain, swollen hands or feet, persistent redness or irritation of your scalp while on treatment with Morr F 10% Solution.
Heart problems
Topically applied Morr F 10% Solution is poorly absorbed from the normal, intact scalp. However, if you have pre-existing heart problems, Morr F 10% Solution may increase the risk of worsening your condition. Therefore, inform your doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Other medicines
Topical application of other medicines which may alter the outer layer of your skin (scalp) could result in increased absorption of Morr F 10% Solution 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.
Driving or operating machines
Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any symptoms that may affect your mental alertness after using Morr F 10% Solution.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Morr F 10% Solution as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Since Morr F 10% Solution is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not use 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.
Morr F 10% Solution 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.
For ease of remembering, use it around the same time daily.
Since hair growth is a slow process, it may take at least two months for new hair to appear after treatment with this medicine.
Hair growth may be soft and very fine at the beginning of treatment with Morr F 10% Solution, but the re-grown hair will eventually become the same as your normal hair.
Discontinuation of the use of this medicine may cause the re-grown hair to disappear after three to four months, and your balding/hair loss process may continue.
If you have no improvement in your hair growth after one year of treatment with this medicine, consult your doctor for further management.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Morr F 10% Solution is a combination of Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Minoxidil stimulates hair growth and slows down balding in males.
Finasteride decreases the concentration of a certain specific hormone in the hair follicles of the scalp to slow down and reverse the balding process.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Miscellaneous topical agents, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
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Zito, P., Bistas, K. and Syed, K., 2021. Finasteride. [online] Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 18 November 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 12 Jan 2022
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