Quick Facts for Kera M 5mg% Solution
- Chemical Class
- Dialkylarylamines
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- DERMA
- Action Class
- Potassium channel opener
Composition of Kera M 5mg% Solution
- Minoxidil (5% w/v)
Uses of Kera M 5mg% Solution
- Treatment of Hair loss
Side Effects of Kera M 5mg% Solution
- Itching
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
- Rash
- Dermatitis
- Hypersensitivity
- Weight gain
- Fluid retention
- Tachycardia
Safety Advice for Kera M 5mg% Solution
- Alcohol (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): No interaction found/established
- Pregnancy (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): Kera M 5% Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast Feeding (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): Kera M 5% Solution is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Kera M 5% Solution is not recommended for use in women.
- Driving (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): No interaction found/established
- Kidney (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): No interaction found/established
- Liver (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR): No interaction found/established
What to do if you miss a dose of Kera M 5mg% Solution
If you miss a dose of Kera M 5% Solution, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick Facts
About Kera M 5% Solution
Kera M 5% Solution belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is used to promote hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.Kera M 5% Solution should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the amount and in the way specified on the label or by your doctor. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take approximately 2- 4 months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth may be soft, colourless, and barely visible. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. This medication must be used continuously to maintain hair growth. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsen after using it for 4 to 6 months.The most common side effects of this medicine include itching, excessive hair growth, rash, and dermatitis. In case of accidental application in other areas, it may result in unwanted hair growth. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water if you get it in your eyes, mouth, or broken skin. Talk to your doctor if you are bothered by the side effects or if they do not go away.People under 18 or over 65 should not usually use Kera M 5% Solution. It may also not be appropriate if your hair loss is due to medications (such as chemotherapy) or any nutritional deficiency. You should also not use this medicine if you have high blood pressure or use other creams or lotions to treat other scalp conditions. Talk to your doctor if you have heart disease or blood circulation problems.
How It Works
Kera M 5% Solution belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is used to promote hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.Kera M 5% Solution should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the amount and in the way specified on the label or by your doctor. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take approximately 2- 4 months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth may be soft, colourless, and barely visible. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. This medication must be used continuously to maintain hair growth. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsen after using it for 4 to 6 months.The most common side effects of this medicine include itching, excessive hair growth, rash, and dermatitis. In case of accidental application in other areas, it may result in unwanted hair growth. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water if you get it in your eyes, mouth, or broken skin. Talk to your doctor if you are bothered by the side effects or if they do not go away.People under 18 or over 65 should not usually use Kera M 5% Solution. It may also not be appropriate if your hair loss is due to medications (such as chemotherapy) or any nutritional deficiency. You should also not use this medicine if you have high blood pressure or use other creams or lotions to treat other scalp conditions. Talk to your doctor if you have heart disease or blood circulation problems.
How to Use
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
What if you miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of Kera M 5% Solution, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage
Store below 30C
Composition of Kera M 5% Solution
Uses of Kera M 5% Solution
Key Benefits of Kera M 5% Solution
- In Treatment of Hair loss Kera M 5% Solution is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It can prevent further hair loss and help hair to re-grow. It works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles on your scalp, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. It is most effective for baldness or thinning at the top of the scalp but less effective at the front or for receding hairline. Benefits are less likely if you have been bald for many years or have a large area of hair loss. Kera M 5% Solution is not suitable for sudden or unexplained hair loss. It is considered a safe medicine. There are separate products for men and women and you should follow your doctors instructions carefully while using Kera M 5% Solution. Regrowth of hair improves your appearance, boosts your confidence, and enhances your social life. Use it regularly to maintain hair growth and to get the maximum benefits. Consult your doctor if you notice any changes in the hair growth while using Kera M 5% Solution.
Side Effects of Kera M 5% Solution
- Itching
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
- Rash
- Dermatitis
- Hypersensitivity
- Weight gain
- Fluid retention
- Tachycardia
This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Safety Advice for Kera M 5% Solution
No interaction found/established
Kera M 5% Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Kera M 5% Solution is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Kera M 5% Solution is not recommended for use in women.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
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- Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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- Vyloo Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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Authoritative references
- CDSCO (India) — Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation — Indian drug regulator
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare — Government of India health ministry
- WHO Essential Medicines — World Health Organization essential medicines lists
- National Health Portal (India) — Government of India National Health Portal