CAPILEO (MINOXIDIL, ORAL) Price

Dosage Form	Reg. No	Pack Size	Trade Price (TP)	Maximum Retail Price (MRP)
Tab 2.5mg	117399	3x10	Rs.2958.00	Rs.3480.00

📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage

*Severe hypertension, in addition to a diuretic and a beta- blocker:* Adult: Initially 5 mg daily in 1–2 divided doses, then increased in steps of 5–10 mg, increased at intervals of at least 3 days; max. 100 mg per day. Elderly: Initially 2.5 mg daily in 1–2 divided doses, then increased in steps of 5–10 mg, increased at intervals of at least 3 days; max. 100 mg per day.

⛔ Contraindications

Phaeochromocytoma

⚠️ Precautions & Warnings

Acute porphyrias, after myocardial infarction (until stabilised), angina, renal impairment

🔄 Drug Interactions

Guanethidine (avoid)

⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects

GI disorder, fluid retention, oedema, sodium retention, hair changes, pericardial disorders, pericarditis, tachycardia, breast tenderness, pleural effusion, weight increased. Rare: Leucopenia, skin reactions, Stevens- Johnson syndrome, thrombocytopenia, Angina pectoris

🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety

Pregnancy Risk:

Aviod

Lactation / Breastfeeding:

No harm

📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.