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Tricosilk Solution

Manufactured byAJANTA PHARMA LTD
ContainsMinoxidil Topical (2 %w/v) + Aminexil (1.5 %w/v)
Description
Tricosilk Solution is a combination of Minoxidil and Aminexil. It is used to treat hair loss. It improves blood circulation to the hair follicles, nourishes them, and prevents hair fall. Thus it allows the regrowth of healthy, thick, and long hair. Tricosilk Solution may cause side effects like redness and irritation at the site of application, dryness of scalp, and excess facial hair growth. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or become severe. Tricosilk Solution is meant for application on the scalp only. It may take three to four months before you notice new hair growth. The initial growth is soft and maybe barely visible. You may also experience increased hair loss in the first few weeks of using Tricosilk Solution, as the new hair begins to grow. Do not discontinue treatment because of this reason. Tricosilk Solution is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems. Also, inform your doctor if you are using other topical medications to treat other scalp conditions.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tricosilk Solution

  • Increased hair growth on face, arms and back
  • Skin rash
  • Redness of skin
  • Itching
  • Headache

Uses of Tricosilk Solution

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hair loss
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Tricosilk Solution may be observed within 3 to 4 months of beginning the treatment.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Tricosilk Solution remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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 were reported for Tricosilk Solution.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Tricosilk Solution is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Tricosilk Solution passes into breastmilk. Therefore, use this medicine only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Tricosilk Solution is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek emergency medical attention if you experience symptoms like skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the throat/tongue/face), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Tricosilk Solution is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Tricosilk Solution passes into breastmilk. Therefore, use this medicine only upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Scalp irritation

Tricosilk Solution is not recommended for use if you have scalp irritation or infection, as it may make your condition worse.

Temporary shedding of hair

Tricosilk Solution may cause temporary shedding of hair in the initial stage of the treatment. This shedding is due to the growth of new hair in the place of old hair. It may subside in a couple of weeks. Do not discontinue the treatment because of this reason.

Use of other topical medication

Tricosilk Solution may interact with other topical medicines you may use on your scalp. Hence, inform your doctor of all the topical medicines or hair care products you may be using on your scalp before starting the treatment with Tricosilk Solution.

For external use on the scalp only

Tricosilk Solution is meant for use on the scalp only. Avoid contact with other areas of the body as it can cause unwanted hair growth. Avoid using more than the recommended dose, or more often, as it may increase the chance of this medicine being absorbed into the body.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Tricosilk Solution as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Tricosilk Solution is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
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

Guanethidine

Disease interactions

Heart Disease

Tricosilk Solution should be used with caution if you have heart problems. In general, this medicine is poorly absorbed into the blood after application to the scalp. However, in case of alteration in scalp integrity due to abrasion or other conditions, it may cause increased absorption of this medicine in the body leading to undesired effects.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply Tricosilk Solution on your scalp as instructed by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after applying for the medicine. Do not apply larger or smaller amounts of Tricosilk Solution than prescribed. Do not wash your hair for four hours after using Tricosilk Solution as it may decrease the effectiveness of the medicine. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or mouth. In case of accidental contact, wash immediately with water. Also, avoid contact with other areas of the body as it may cause undesirable hair growth.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Tricosilk Solution is a combination of Minoxidil and Aminexil. Minoxidil works by promoting hair growth. It helps in increasing the size of hair follicles. Aminexil widens the blood vessels and increases blood flow to the hair follicles. This, in turn, stimulates hair re-growth, strengthens the hair, and increases hair volume.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Miscellaneous topical agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Jan 2022

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