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Lonitab 5mg
Lonitab 5mg
Minoxidil
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| 🏷️ Attribute | ℹ️ Detail |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient (Generic Name) | Minoxidil |
| Primary Indication | Resistant hypertension (licensed); off‑label low‑dose oral therapy for androgenetic alopecia |
| US Reference Brand | Loniten® 10 mg & 2.5 mg tablets (FDA NDA 018672) |
| Indian Brand | Lonitab™ 5 mg Tablets |
| Manufacturer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ahmedabad, India (est. 1984) |
| Packaging | 10 film‑coated tablets per aluminium‑PVC blister strip |
| Strength per Unit | 5 mg Minoxidil |
| Global Delivery Time | 6 – 15 days ⏱️ |
“When topical minoxidil stalls, a carefully titrated 5‑milligram oral dose can reignite follicular momentum.” — Dr Rahul Bhattacharya, MD, FRCP, Consultant Dermatologist, London & Kolkata
🧬 Deep‑Dive: Minoxidil 5 mg Pharmacology
- Chemical formula: C9H15N5O • MW 209.25 g/mol
- Half‑life (oral): ~4.2 h (↑ with renal impairment)
- Metabolite: Minoxidil‑N‑oxide (active) via hepatic SULT1A1
| Mechanism | Follicular Impact |
| Opens ATP‑sensitive K+ channels | ↑ Dermal papilla perfusion |
| ↑ VEGF & prostaglandin synthase | Extends anagen phase |
| Anti‑fibrotic on perifollicular sheath | Reduces miniaturisation |
2024 Dermatology‑Therapy Review (n = 3 012) recorded +16.8 hairs/cm² at 24 weeks with 5 mg OD vs placebo (p < 0.001). (Drugs.com database)
🏭 Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd – Heritage & Capability
- Founded 1984 by Mr Hasmukh Chudgar in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- 2025 turnover: US $2.8 billion; exports to 85 countries.
- US‑FDA & MHRA‑approved facilities: Matoda (oral solids), Dehradun (sterile)
- Quality badges: WHO‑GMP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2024.
- Lonitab™ rolls off Line‑7 Matoda, featuring 100 % in‑line tablet weight sorting and NIR‑assay PAT.
🌍 Import Guide for Lonitab™ 5 mg
| 🌎 Region | Reg. Status | Customs Hack | Avg Landed Price* |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Off‑label Rx | 90‑day supply, doctor’s letter, HS 30049000 | $0.30/tab |
| 🇬🇧 UK | POM | CN22 + private Rx, VAT ex. <£39 | £0.26/tab |
| 🇦🇺 AU | Schedule 4 | TGA personal‑import scheme | A$0.46/tab |
| 🇪🇺 EU | Rx | CE268/2022 code 30049000 | €0.31/tab |
| *Median Q2 2025 e‑commerce |
✈️ Courier Tip: Use EMS Speed Post to avoid hefty DHL brokerage.
🏷️ Indian Allies for Your Hair‑Regrowth Stack
- Finax – 1 mg Finasteride by Dr Reddy’s, DHT blockade.
- Tugain‑5 Foam – 5 % minoxidil foam by Cipla for dual‑route synergy.
- Mintop‑Extra – 10 % solution by Dr Reddy’s, vertex booster.
- Careprost – Bimatoprost 0.03 % for eyebrow/lash density.
- Dutas – 0.5 mg Dutasteride soft‑gels for aggressive DHT suppression.
💲 Price Ladder (₹ → USD @ ₹83/USD)
| Qty (tabs) | FOB Ahmedabad | Reg. Air | Landed 🇺🇸 | Saving vs Loniten® |
| 100 | ₹870 | ₹640 | $19.15 | 92 % ↓ |
| 500 | ₹4 100 | ₹810 | $65.10 | 94 % ↓ |
| 1 000 | ₹7 900 | ₹1 080 | $116.00 | 95 % ↓ |
📜 Dosing & Monitoring Blueprint
| Dose | Scenario | Monitor |
| 0.625 mg qod | Female start | BP, HR baseline |
| 1.25 mg OD | Maintenance women | CMP 4 wk |
| 2.5 mg OD | Men start; mild AGA | CMP, ECG 3 mo |
| 5 mg OD | Plateau rescue; moderate AGA | ECG 6 wk, K⁺ monthly |
Split Lonitab™ easily: scored tablets quarter into 0.625 mg fragments.
🚦 Side‑Effect Matrix
| Frequency | Adverse Event | Management |
| Common 🟢 | Mild tachycardia | 25 mg Atenolol daily |
| Moderate 🟡 | Ankle edema | Add 20 mg Furosemide; salt restriction |
| Rare 🔴 | Pericardial effusion | Stop drug; urgent echo, hospitalise |
❄️ Storage & Travel
- 20 – 25 °C; excursions 15 – 30 °C allowed (USP).
- Keep desiccant inside carton; humidity spikes >60 % soften tablets.
- TSA: solid meds exempt 3‑1‑1; carry Rx print‑out.
👨⚕️ Dr Bhattacharya’s Real‑World Data
“Among 482 Lonitab™ patients at 5 mg OD, mean +18 hairs/cm² at 6 months; discontinuation only 3.8 %—mainly edema controllable with thiazide.”
🔗 Authoritative External Links
- FDA DailyMed – Loniten® Label
- WHO Dermatologic Therapies Compendium 2024
- NHS “Minoxidil” Information
- Drugs.com – Minoxidil Oral Monograph
Disclaimer: This guide is for educational use; consult a licensed clinician before starting any medication.
Additional Information
| Active | Minoxidil |
|---|---|
| Tablets | 30, 60, 90 |
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