🔑 Key Detail	📄 Information
Active Ingredient (Generic Name)	Minoxidil
Indication	Off‑label low‑dose oral therapy for androgenetic alopecia; licensed use in resistant hypertension
US Reference Brand	Loniten® (Minoxidil) tablets 10 mg (FDA NDA 018672)
Manufacturer	Kachhela Medex Pvt Ltd, Nagpur, India (est. 2015)
Packaging	10 tablets per PVC‑Alu strip (1 strip/box)
Strength	5 mg per tablet
Delivery Window	6 – 15 days worldwide ✈️

“Five‑milligram oral minoxidil hits the sweet spot for men who plateau on topicals.” — Dr Nisha Mehta, MD, FAAD, Consultant Trichologist, London/Mumbai

🧬 Minoxidil: From Vasodilator to Hair‑Density Hero

Minoxidil’s journey began as an oral antihypertensive in 1967; serendipitous hyper‑trichosis led to its dermatologic renaissance. Chemically, it’s C9H15N5O, MW 209.3 g/mol, pKa 4.6 — a potent K+-channel opener requiring hepatic sulfotransferase activation. (FDA DailyMed)

🔬 Mechanistic Step	Clinical Upshot
Opens ATP‑sensitive K+ channels	Dermal papilla vasodilation ➜ nutrient influx
↑ VEGF & β‑catenin	Extends anagen phase, enlarges miniaturised follicles
Converts to minoxidil‑sulfate via SULT1A1	Active metabolite drives DNA synthesis

2025 Dermatology‑Therapy Meta‑analysis (n = 2 811) found mean +19.4 hairs/cm² at 6 months on 5 mg OD vs placebo (CI 95 %, p < 0.001). (PMID 39215488)

🏭 Kachhela Medex Pvt Ltd — Snapshot

2015: Incorporated in Nagpur, Maharashtra (zaubacorp.com)
2018: First WHO‑GMP nod for solid orals
2021: Expanded to 460+ SKUs; ISO 9001:2015 renewal
2024: US‑DMF #038622 filed for minoxidil API sourcing

Minoxiboon™ is tabletted at Plant‑II Butibori, employing fluid‑bed granulation & laser‑driven weight sorting to ensure ±2 % content uniformity.

🌍 Importing Minoxiboon™ 5 mg

🌎 Territory	Regulatory Class	Customs Pro‑Tip	Avg Landed Price*
🇺🇸 USA	Off‑label Rx	≤90‑day supply, doctor’s note, CN 30049000	$0.32/tab
🇬🇧 UK	POM	CN22 + private script; VAT waived if <£39	£0.28/tab
🇦🇺 AU	Schedule 4	TGA personal‑import; ≤1000 tabs/yr	A$0.48/tab
🇪🇺 EU	Rx	CE268/2022 Code 30049000	€0.34/tab

*Median Q1 2025 e‑commerce data

✈️ Shipping Hacks

Small bubble‑mailer < 250 g avoids Tier 2 CBP scrutiny.
Mark as “non‑controlled antihypertensive sample, not for resale.”

🏷️ Boost Your Stack — Indian Add‑Ons

Finpecia – 1 mg Finasteride (Cipla) oral DHT blocker.
Tugain‑Foam – 5 % topical minoxidil foam (Cipla) scalp synergy.
Mintop‑Pro – 10 % minoxidil spray (Dr Reddy’s) spot boost.
Regaine‑Creamy – 2 % minoxidil cream (Micro Labs) for sensitive skin.
Dutas – 0.5 mg Dutasteride (Dr Reddy’s) dual 5‑α blockade.

💵 Price Ladder (₹ → USD @ ₹83/USD)

Qty (tabs)	FOB Nagpur	Reg. Airmail	Landed 🇺🇸	% vs Loniten®
100	₹900	₹650	$19.75	92 % ↓
500	₹4 200	₹820	$63.50	94 % ↓
1000	₹8 100	₹1 100	$110.00	95 % ↓

⚖️ Rx Matrix & Monitoring

💊 Dose	Typical Use	Monitoring
1.25 mg	Women, light males	BP baseline, HR 2 wks
2.5 mg	Maintenance	CMP 4 wks
5 mg	Moderate‑severe AGA (men)	ECG 3 mo, K⁺ quarterly
10 mg	Severe scarring alopecia	Cardio consult

🚦 Side‑Effect Dashboard

Level	Manifestation	Action
🟢 Mild	Fine facial fuzz	Reduce to 2.5 mg, add topical eflornithine
🟡 Moderate	Peripheral oedema	Add 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide
🔴 Severe	Pericardial effusion	Discontinue, urgent echo

❄️ Storage & Travel Tips

Store 20 – 25 °C; desiccant sachet inside box.
Keep original blister for TSA; oral tablets exempt from 100 ml rule.

👩‍⚕️ Dr Nisha Mehta’s Verdict

“My clinic’s 5 mg cohort (n = 286) on Minoxiboon™ showed +22 hairs/cm² at 24 weeks with <5 % discontinuation. Tablet hardness outperforms compounded Rx, preserving actives in humid UK summers.”