Coverit – 2% Solution

Coverit (Minoxidil 2 solution)

Coverit is a drug that is used to stimulate the hair growth and is given in the treatment of male pattern baldness. This drug is mostly effective in the people who are below the age of 40 years. This drug does not cure baldness but it can slow down the effect on receding hairlines. Male pattern baldness or Androgenic alopecia is a result of androgen imbalance in the body. There is thinning of hair on the top of the head. Minoxidil is available in the topical solution dosage form. This type of dosage form gives the following advantages:

Minoxidil 2 solution and other topical forms are pharmaceutical products given for the treatment of Male pattern baldness. This also helps in hair growth in women with thinning of hair. Coverit used to treat hair loss. Studies have shown that solutions containing the active ingredient of this Coverit product are effective in starting and promoting hair growth for sufferers of male pattern Hair loss.

Minoxidil 2 Solution comes as a liquid that is to be applied on the scalp. Minoxidil promotes hair growth by:

Shortening the telogen phase and causing premature entry of resting hair follicles into Anagen phase
Prolonging the Anagen phase and inducing the increase in the size of hair follicles.
improving the viability of hair follicles
When should you avoid it?

You should not take Minoxidil if you:

• Are hypersensitive to Minoxidil or any of the other ingredients in it
• Have any kind of allergies
• Have scalp diseases like cuts/wounds or eczema on scalp
• Have a heart related problems
• Have damaged, irritated or sunburned scalp skin
• Have asthma or any other chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant
• Are breast feeding
• Are 18 years or below this age

Always apply the lotion as instructed by the Doctor. Go through the instruction manual given along with the lotion. Apply 1 ml of the lotion on the affected scalp areas. Part your hair into two parts and then apply the Coverit evenly on the scalp Always wash your hands before and after using the lotion. Don’t use more than 2 ml the lotion in one day. Apply carefully and avoid getting the lotion in the eyes, nose or mouth.

Always tell your doctor about the medicines you are taking. These medicines might interact with Minoxidil 2 Solution and cause serious allergic reactions. Doctors will provide you a list of the drugs that will interact with Coverit and can bring changes in its therapeutic efficacy. Avoid the application of the other topical solution while using the Minoxidil solution.

Generally, there are no chances of overdose of the Coverit. If excess lotion is applied or in case you feel any kind of discomfort then immediately contact your doctor. Headache, redness and warmth of the affected area may takes place when applied lotion in excess.

Try to apply the medicinal lotion at the same time each day; this reduces the chances of missing dose. In case you miss the dose, forget it and take the next dose on the correct time period. Don’t double up the dose in order to catch up the missed one.

Coverit is very effective and potent lotion used to treat male pattern baldness but like every medicine, it also possesses some side effects. This is not necessary that each individual will encounter them.

Some common side effects are listed below:

• Itching
• Redness and flaking of the skin
• Headache and irritation
• Allergic reactions like breathing problems
• Dizziness and lightheadedness
• Swollen lips, face and tongue
• Irregular heartbeat
• Convulsions
• Fainting

• Always apply the Coverit in the correct amount as prescribed by the doctor
• Don’t use the expired Minoxidil 2 solution.
• keep it away from fire as this lotion is flammable
• Pregnant women should avoid coming in contact with the drug
• Seek medical help if you experience any unusual conditions
• Apply the drug regularly to get the desired effect