Grocapix M 5% Solution

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Grocapix M 5% Solution belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is used to promote hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.

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General Information

Contains

Minoxidil (5% w/v)

Marketer

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Grocapix M 5% Solution should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the amount and in the way specified on the label or by your doctor. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take approximately 2- 4 months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth may be soft, colourless, and barely visible. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. This medication must be used continuously to maintain hair growth. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsen after using it for 4 to 6 months.

The most common side effects of this medicine include itching, excessive hair growth, rash, and dermatitis. In case of accidental application in other areas, it may result in unwanted hair growth. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water if you get it in your eyes, mouth, or broken skin. Talk to your doctor if you are bothered by the side effects or if they do not go away.

People under 18 or over 65 should not usually use Grocapix M 5% Solution. It may also not be appropriate if your hair loss is due to medications (such as chemotherapy) or any nutritional deficiency. You should also not use this medicine if you have high blood pressure or use other creams or lotions to treat other scalp conditions. Talk to your doctor if you have heart disease or blood circulation problems.

Uses of Grocapix M Solution

Benefits of Grocapix M Solution

Treatment of Hair loss
Grocapix M 5% Solution is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It can prevent further hair loss and help hair to re-grow. It works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles on your scalp, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. It is most effective for baldness or thinning at the top of the scalp but less effective at the front or for receding hairline.

Benefits are less likely if you have been bald for many years or have a large area of hair loss. Grocapix M 5% Solution is not suitable for sudden or unexplained hair loss. It is considered a safe medicine. There are separate products for men and women and you should follow your doctor’s instructions carefully while using Grocapix M 5% Solution. Regrowth of hair improves your appearance, boosts your confidence, and enhances your social life. Use it regularly to maintain hair growth and to get the maximum benefits. Consult your doctor if you notice any changes in the hair growth while using Grocapix M 5% Solution.

Side effects of Grocapix M Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Grocapix M

Itching
Chest pain
Headache
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Rash
Dermatitis
Hypersensitivity
Weight gain
Fluid retention
Tachycardia

How to use Grocapix M Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Grocapix M Solution works

Grocapix M 5% Solution is a potassium channel opener. Its vasodilation action expands the blood vessels. Therefore, when it is applied to the scalp, it helps to increase blood flow. This increased blood flow provides more nutrition and oxygen to the hair follicles, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. This is how it works to treat your alopecia (hair loss).

All substitutes for Grocapix M 5% Solution

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Quick tips

Wash your hands before and after application.
It should only be applied directly to the scalp. If Grocapix M 5% Solution accidentally comes in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, flush the area thoroughly with cool tap water.
Do not shampoo your hair or use a hairdryer for 4 hours after applying Grocapix M 5% Solution as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase. This is normal and is a sign that Grocapix M 5% Solution is working.
Take care that Grocapix M 5% Solution does not trickle down onto your face as it may cause undesirable facial hair growth.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Grocapix M 5% Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Grocapix M 5% Solution is not recommended for use in women.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Grocapix M 5% Solution is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Grocapix M 5% Solution is not recommended for use in women.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Is the hair growth by Grocapix M 5% Solution treatment permanent?

You have to continue applying Grocapix M 5% Solution for continued hair growth. If you stop using Grocapix M 5% Solution, the regrown hair may disappear after 3-4 months and balding or hair loss may restart.

How long does it take to see results with Grocapix M 5% Solution?

Since hair growth is a slow process, it may take some time before you see new hair growth after starting the treatment with Grocapix M 5% Solution. You need to use Grocapix M 5% Solution for 4 months to see its effects.

Do I need to wash my hair every day when using Grocapix M 5% Solution?

No, it is not required to shampoo your hair every day before applying Grocapix M 5% Solution. However, if you shampoo your hair, make sure your scalp is dry before using Grocapix M 5% Solution.

How often should Grocapix M 5% Solution be applied?

The general recommendation is that Grocapix M 5% Solution should be used twice daily. Follow your doctor's instructions and take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Can Grocapix M 5% Solution be used for beard growth?

No, Grocapix M 5% Solution should not be used for beard growth. It is indicated only for growth of hair on scalp in patients with a family history of hair loss.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dialkylarylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Potassium Channel Openers (KCOs)

Related lab tests

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User feedback

Patients taking Grocapix M 5% Solution

Once A Day

64%

Twice A Day

34%

Thrice A Day

Twice A Week

Patient concerns

HI Doctor, I am suffering from male pattern baldness. Please go through following points. 1) put me on morr f 5 % for almost a year. 1ml twice a day. had good hair growth and close to zero hairfall. but experienced sides after a year I.e. heavy itching in scalp and flakes maybe due to minox . 2) now put me on grocapix gel by alembic for 3 months. applying once every night before sleeping. during this period there was no hairfall. but itching persisted. had prescribed some tablets to prevent itching but it did not help. 3) now asked me to stop any topically applied hairfall prevention medicine and gave me some oral tablets(not finasteride) instead namely- tab Esteno, tab levosiz, zydip-c lotion. this course for 1 month. 4) by the time this course ended(1month) I had stared noticing significant hair fall all over again. 5) now prescribed wellgrow hair serum coupled with zydip-c lotion. 6) in conclusion he is making me and my scalp crazy by switching between topical medication. so i have decided not to go back to him 7) since the hair fall had begun all over again I went back to morr f 5 % and follihair tablets. 8)now that you understand my position following is my question, ques- morr f 5% gave me great results. but it also gave me itching and flaking. so I switched to grocapix gel for 3 months. those 3 months were great as well and no hair loss was reported. I read morr f 5% user manual and it says that you will start loosing hair 3-4 months after you stop using morr f 5 %. after stopping morr f 5% did grocapix kept my hair on for 3 months or it was the good after effect of using morr f 5% for a year? did grocapix help in any way or it was just a hack and waste or money? as what was written on manual of morr came true and I did began loosing hair after 3/4 months of stopping morr f. but in these 3 months I did use grocapix. ideally grocapix should have delayed my hair loss right? but my hairloss started immediately after 3 months of stopping morr f. I was thinking of switching to grocapix after 3-4 of using morr f. as it causes bad itching. but I am not sure weather grocapix did work or those 3 months of heathly hair without morr f was just bonus months given my morr f. I would like to believe grocapix did keep my hair on but I want a doctors confirmation on this

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Yes . Grocapix can help alone also

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

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Name: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA

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Country of origin: India
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Grocapix M 5% Solution

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Grocapix M Solution

Benefits of Grocapix M Solution

Side effects of Grocapix M Solution

How to use Grocapix M Solution

How Grocapix M Solution works

All substitutes for Grocapix M 5% Solution

Tugain 5% Solution

MX 5 Topical Solution

Mintop Forte 5% Minoxidil Solution

Mintop Eva Solution

Minichek 5% Solution

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is the hair growth by Grocapix M 5% Solution treatment permanent?

How long does it take to see results with Grocapix M 5% Solution?

Do I need to wash my hair every day when using Grocapix M 5% Solution?

How often should Grocapix M 5% Solution be applied?

Can Grocapix M 5% Solution be used for beard growth?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

User feedback

Patients taking Grocapix M 5% Solution

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

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