Active Ingredient (Generic Name): Minoxidil

Indication: Low‑dose oral therapy for androgenetic alopecia; historic use in resistant hypertension

US Brand: Loniten® (tablets, 10 mg) – reference oral minoxidil product (FDA NDA 018672)

Manufacturer: Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India (est. 2018)

Packaging: Blister strip of 10 film‑coated tablets in aluminium‑PVC (1 strip/box)

Strength: 2.5 mg per tablet

Delivery Time: 6 – 15 days worldwide ✈️

“Low‑dose oral minoxidil is a game‑changer for patients rejecting messy topicals.” — Dr Arjun Rao, MD, FAAD, Consultant Trichologist, Bengaluru

🧬 Molecular Snapshot

🔗 Chemical Identity: C9H15N5O • MW 209.25 g/mol • CAS 38304‑91‑5 (dailymed.nlm.nih.gov)

🧪 Pathway	Clinical Relevance
K+‑channel opener	Dermal papilla vasodilation ➜ follicle oxygenation
Sulfotransferase activation	Converts to minoxidil sulfate – active metabolite
↑ VEGF expression	Angiogenesis around follicles; improved anagen duration

2024 JAMA‑Derm Study (n = 420) found oral minoxidil 5 mg OD = topical 5 % BID in terminal‑hair delta; convenience score +45 %. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

🏭 Inside Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd (Founded 2018)

🌱 2018: Launched with 10 products & <₹1 Cr turnover (healingpharma.in)
🚀 2020: ISO 9001:2015 & WHO‑GMP accreditation; entered SEA markets
🌐 2023: 750+ SKUs, 500+ staff, exports to 30 countries; first US‑DMF filed for finished‑dosage tablets

Minoxytop™ rolls out of Plant‑III Valsad, featuring fluid‑bed granulation, in‑line NIR, and fully automated blistering.

🌍 Importing Minoxytop™ 2.5 mg

🌐 Region	Regulatory Class	Customs Hack	Typical Landed Price*
🇺🇸 USA	Off‑label Rx (Cardiology NDA exists)	Ship ≤90‑day supply, include doctor’s letter; declare “minoxidil tab, Schedule H but not controlled”	$0.28/tab
🇬🇧 UK	Prescription‑Only Medicine (POM)	Form CN22 + copy of private script; HMRC VAT waived if <£39	£0.25/tab
🇦🇺 AU	Schedule 4 RX	TGA personal‑import scheme; ≤3‑month supply	A$0.45/tab
🇪🇺 EU	Rx	CE268/2022 customs code 30049000	€0.30/tab

*Median Q1 2025 e‑commerce prices (10K‑tab mean)

✈️ Logistic Tips

Opt for e‑pack Registered Airmail to evade DHL brokerage.
Request co‑shipped items labelled “nutraceuticals” if combining with finasteride.

🏷️ Indian Sister‑Brands for Hair‑Loss Stacks

Finpecia – 1 mg Finasteride by Cipla; DHT blockade synergy.
Tugain – Topical minoxidil foam by Cipla; dual route boosts density.
Mintop-Forte – 5 % aerosol by Dr Reddy’s; ideal for vertex coverage.
Duprost – 0.5 mg Dutasteride by Cipla; stronger type 1/2 5‑α blocker.
Careprost – 0.03 % Bimatoprost by Sun; lash‑line and eyebrow enhancer.

💰 Price Matrix & Bulk Hacks (₹ → USD at ₹83/USD)

📦 Qty (tabs)	FOB Mumbai	Std. Airmail	Landed Cost 🇺🇸	Savings vs Loniten®
100	₹830	₹620	$18.50	92 % cheaper
500	₹3 900	₹780	$58.50	95 % cheaper
1000	₹7 600	₹1 050	$106.00	96 % cheaper

⚖️ Prescription & Monitoring Grid

💊 Dose	Typical Hair‑Loss Use	Cardiovascular Labs
0.625 mg alt‑days	Initial titration (women)	BP, HR baseline
1.25 mg daily	Standard maintenance	Repeat BP 2 wks, CMP 4 wks
2.5 mg daily	Moderate‑severe AGA (men)	ECG at 3 months
5 mg daily	Severe alopecia, beard protocols	Consider cardiology referral

💉 How to Dose Minoxytop™ Safely

✂️ Pill‑splitting: Quartering yields 0.625 mg; use serrated cutter, disinfect alcohol swab.
🕑 Timing: Take with evening meal to dampen orthostatic dizziness.
💧 Hydration: Increase water intake by 500 mL/day; counters transient fluid retention.

🚦 Side‑Effect Radar

🟢 Common	🟡 Moderate	🔴 Serious
Peach‑fuzz hyper‑trichosis	Ankle oedema	Pericardial effusion
Mild tachycardia	Orthostatic hypotension	Angina exacerbation
Scalp shedding (telogen effluvium)	Headache	Sudden weight gain >2 kg/week

Management: Add low‑dose spironolactone for oedema; titrate β‑blocker 2.5 mg bisoprolol for tachycardia. Seek ER for chest pain.

❄️ Storage, Shelf‑Life & Travel

Store at 20 – 25 °C; excursions 15 – 30 °C permitted. (dailymed.nlm.nih.gov)
Keep desiccant in blister carton; humidity >60 % degrades tablet hardness.
TSA rules: solid meds exempt from 3‑1‑1; keep in original blister to avoid CBP seizure.

👨‍⚕️ Expert Review

“Across 612 low‑dose oral minoxidil patients, I’ve documented a mean +18 hairs/cm² at 6 months combined with finasteride. Minoxytop™ offers pharmacopeial‑grade assays and a blister that preserves potency even in monsoon freight. I advise baseline ECG but otherwise see minimal cardiovascular risk at ≤2.5 mg.”
— Dr Arjun Rao, MD, FAAD; Fellowship in Hair Science (Toronto)