Minoxidil Tablets
Minoxidil 5 mg and 10 mg tablets, a blood pressure medicine also used at much lower doses for hair loss, the ingredient in Loniten.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$102.00 | US$3.40 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$196.20 | US$3.27 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$283.50 | US$3.15 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$357.60 | US$2.98 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$153.00 | US$5.10 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$285.60 | US$4.76 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$413.10 | US$4.59 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$530.40 | US$4.42 |
- Categories
- Hair Loss · Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Minoxidil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Minoxidil Tablets on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Loniten
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Pharmacological class
- Vasodilator
- Known off-label uses
- alopecia
- Contraindications
- phaeochromocytoma
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for fluid retention; tachycardia
- Minor side effects
- hypertrichosis; fluid retention
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- guanethidine
Serious side effects
pericardial effusion, requires immediate medical attention; angina pectoris, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to mitigate high blood pressure, utilised to support systemic vascular health.
Mechanism of action
Minoxidil is a potent peripheral vasodilator that acts by opening potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells, causing hyperpolarisation and subsequent relaxation of the arterial walls, resulting in decreased peripheral resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if essential. Breastfeeding: Available in milk; caution advised.
Minoxidil tablets were developed to treat severe high blood pressure: minoxidil widens the blood vessels. In smaller doses swallowed by mouth it also increases blood flow to the hair roots, so doctors now use low-dose oral minoxidil for pattern hair loss. This listing has 5 mg and 10 mg tablets, the blood-pressure strengths; the original brand is Loniten.
Hair-loss doses are much lower, between 0.625 mg and 2.5 mg, and a doctor decides the plan and dose (Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS). Minoxidil may increase chest pain (angina) or cause other heart problems; call your doctor straight away if chest pain starts or gets worse (MedlinePlus).
Buying Minoxidil Tablets online
Generic minoxidil tablets from India cost little. Low-dose use for hair needs a doctor to set the dose and check your blood pressure and heart.
FAQ
What is Minoxidil Tablets used for?
Minoxidil Tablets contains minoxidil, used for hypertension. Minoxidil is a potent peripheral vasodilator that acts by opening potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells, causing hyperpolarisation and subsequent relaxation of the arterial walls, resulting in decreased peripheral resistance.
Is Minoxidil Tablets a generic?
Yes. Minoxidil Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, minoxidil, rather than under a brand. The exact manufacturer depends on stock.
How is Minoxidil Tablets priced?
It depends on the strength and pack. Minoxidil Tablets comes in 5 and 10mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 120 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Minoxidil Tablets sold under other names?
Other brands of minoxidil include Loniten. On VGR Australia the same ingredient comes as Rogaine.
How long does Minoxidil Tablets take to work?
Minoxidil usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 24 hours. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What side effects can Minoxidil Tablets cause?
The common side effects of minoxidil are hypertrichosis and fluid retention. Less common ones include tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension. Serious but less common side effects include pericardial effusion and angina pectoris, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Minoxidil Tablets?
Minoxidil can interact with guanethidine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Minoxidil Tablets.
Can I order Minoxidil Tablets online without a prescription?
Yes, online. VGR Australia does not ask for a prescription to order minoxidil. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Minoxidil Tablets delivered in Australia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Minoxidil Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Minoxidil, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.