Mobalin Liquid 5% (Minoxidil)

Adult dosage

After completely drying the hair and scalp, apply 0.5 to 1 mL of this medication to the affected area twice daily (morning and evening) for at least 4 months. The total daily dosage should not exceed 2 mL.

This medication should not be used by female patients or children under 18 years of age. Additionally, patients who have allergies to this medication or its ingredients, or those with cardiovascular diseases, should not use it. Those who have hair loss not related to genetics or who have sudden localized hair loss, inflammation, or infection of the scalp should avoid its use. It is advisable not to use this medication in combination with other scalp treatments or when the scalp is shaved. While using this medication, certain topical medications or vasodilators should not be used together, as there is a risk of side effects such as low blood pressure. Elderly patients or those with edema or thyroid dysfunction must consult a healthcare professional before use, and caution is advised for those who are allergic to any ingredient in this medication. If symptoms such as itching or rash, headache, dizziness, or heart-related symptoms occur, use should be discontinued immediately and consultation with a healthcare professional should occur. This medication can affect the heart and blood vessels if excessively absorbed, so it is important to check health status before use. If a dose is missed, take the next scheduled dose without doubling it. This medication is not effective for hair loss due to specific causes or scalp diseases, and serious side effects can occur with overdose. Avoid using on areas outside the scalp and refrain from bandaging it tightly. Be careful to avoid contact with the eyes or sensitive areas, and wash hands thoroughly after use. It is advised to use hair styling products only after this medication has completely dried, and the use of hair dryers for scalp dryness is not recommended. This medication is flammable, so avoid flames or heat, and keep it out of reach of children. Additionally, it should be stored safely in its original container and tightly closed.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough accompanied by fever, respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

• Itching
• scaling
• redness
• dermatitis
• dry skin
• hirsutism (facial hair growth)
• folliculitis
• burning sensation
• rash
• peeling

Drug interactions

Do not use this medication in conjunction with other topical scalp treatments, topical corticosteroids, retinoids, petroleum jelly, dithranol, or medications known to enhance percutaneous absorption, vasodilators such as guanethidine.

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Proper storage will ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid

Package unit

60 milliliters/bottle