Minoxidil

In the US, Minoxidil (minoxidil systemic) is a member of the drug class vasodilators and is used to treat High Blood Pressure.

US matches:

• Minoxidil


• Minoxidil Foam (For Men)


• Minoxidil Solution


• Minoxidil topical

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C02DC01,D11AX01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0038304-91-5

Chemical Formula

C9-H15-N5-O

Molecular Weight

209

Therapeutic Categories

Vasodilator

Antihypertensive agent

Topical agent

Chemical Names

2,4-Diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine 3-oxide (WHO)

2,4-Pyrimidinediamine, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-, 3-oxide

2,6-Diamino-4-piperidinopyrimidin-1-oxid (IUPAC)

Foreign Names

• Minoxidilum (Latin)
• Minoxidil (German)
• Minoxidil (French)
• Minoxidil (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Minoxidil (OS: BAN, DCIT, DCF, USAN)
• U 10858 (IS: Upjohn)
• Minoxidil (PH: BP 2010, USP 32, Ph. Eur. 6)
• Minoxidilum (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)

Brand Names

• Alomax
  Belupo, Croatia (Hrvatska)



• Alopexy
  Pierre Fabre, Belgium; Pierre Fabre, Switzerland; Pierre Fabre, Spain; Pierre Fabre, Israel; Pierre Fabre, Luxembourg; Pierre Fabre, Netherlands; Pierre Fabre, Romania; Pierre Fabre Dermatologie, France



• Alostil
  McNeil, France



• Aloxid
  Interbat, Indonesia



• Aloxidil
  IDI, Italy



• Anagen
  Pablo Cassara, Argentina



• Apo-Gain
  Apotex, Canada



• Biocrinal
  Sofex, Portugal



• Botafex
  Pharmex, Greece



• Carexidil
  Cantabria, Spain



• Crinalsofex
  Sofex, Portugal



• Dinaxcinco
  Serra Pamies, Spain



• Dinaxil Capilar
  Serra Pamies, Spain



• Ebersedin
  Bros, Greece



• Eminox
  Pharmacore Labs, Indonesia



• Epokelan
  Medochemie, Sri Lanka



• Growell
  ICM, Singapore



• Guayaten
  Flupal, Venezuela



• Hair Grow
  Dar-Al-Dawa, United Arab Emirates; Dar-Al-Dawa, Bahrain; Dar-Al-Dawa, Iraq; Dar-Al-Dawa, Jordan; Dar-Al-Dawa, Kuwait; Dar-Al-Dawa, Lebanon; Dar-Al-Dawa, Libya; Dar-Al-Dawa, Nigeria; Dar-Al-Dawa, Oman; Dar-Al-Dawa, Qatar; Dar-Al-Dawa, Saudi Arabia; Dar-Al-Dawa, Sudan; Dar-Al-Dawa, Somalia; Dar-Al-Dawa, Yemen



• Hair Regrowth
  Eckerd, United States; Rite Aid, United States



• Hair Retreva
  Dermatech, Australia



• Hairgaine
  Agis, Israel



• Hairgrow
  Dar-Al-Dawa, Bahrain; Dar-Al-Dawa, Romania



• Hair-Treat
  Rekah, Israel



• Hairway
  Med-One, Greece



• Headway
  Pacific, New Zealand



• Ivix
  Cinetic, Argentina



• Lacovin
  Galderma, Spain



• Locemix
  Euroderm, Argentina



• Locion EPC
  Ethical, Dominican Republic



• Loniten
  Pfizer, Austria; Pfizer, Australia; Pfizer, Brazil; Pfizer, Canada; Pfizer, Switzerland; Pfizer, Spain; Pfizer, United Kingdom; Pfizer, Ireland; Pfizer, Italy; Pfizer, Portugal; Pfizer, Slovenia; Pfizer, Thailand; Pfizer, Taiwan



• Lonnoten
  Pfizer, Netherlands; Pharmacia, Luxembourg



• Lonolox
  Pfizer, Germany



• Lonoten
  Pfizer, France



• Lotorin
  Uni-Pharma, Greece



• Loxon
  Sanofi-Aventis, Poland



• Macbirs
  Maigal, Argentina



• Mantai
  Pentafarma, Portugal



• Men's Rogaine
  Johnson & Johnson, United States



• Minocalve
  Pfizer, Portugal



• Minodril
  Kleva, Greece



• Minostyl
  Opalia, Tunisia



• Minovital
  Terapeutico, Italy



• Minox
  Edol, Portugal



• Minoxi
  Trima, Georgia; Trima, Israel



• Minoxidil Bailleul
  Bailleul, France; Bailleul, Luxembourg



• Minoxidil Cooper
  Cooper, France



• Minoxidil Gerbiol
  Sinclair, France



• Minoxidil IPS
  I.P.S., Tunisia



• Minoxidil Isac
  Dermpharma, Philippines



• Minoxidil MK
  McKesson, Ecuador



• Minoxidil Mylan
  Mylan, France



• Minoxidil Sandoz Conseil
  Sandoz, France



• Minoxidil Sandoz
  Sandoz, France



• Minoxidil Target
  Target Pharma, Greece



• Minoxidil USP
  Map, Peru



• Minoxidil Viñas
  Viñas, Spain



• Minoxidil Zydus
  Zydus, France



• Minoxidil
  Actavis, United States; AZ Pharma, Colombia; Bausch & Lomb, United States; Carrion, Peru; Fagron, Netherlands; Hi-Tech, United States; Insight, United States; Morton Grove, United States; Mutual, United States; Novex, United States; Par, United States; Perrigo, United States; Pfizer, Israel; Pharmaghreb, Tunisia; Remedica, Cyprus; URL, United States; Watson, United States



• Minoxil
  Labinco, Colombia



• Minoxile
  Finadiet, Argentina



• Minoximen
  Menarini, Italy



• Minoxiten
  Suiphar, Colombia; Suiphar, Dominican Republic



• Minoxitrim
  Trima Unipharm, Singapore



• Mintop
  Dr. Reddys, India



• Neocapil
  Medicine & Business, Hungary; Spirig, Czech Republic; Spirig, Slovakia; Spirig Pharma, Switzerland



• Neo-Pruristam
  Vioser, Greece



• Neoxidil
  Galderma, Belgium; Galderma, Israel; Galderma, Luxembourg; Galderma, Portugal



• Nherea
  Zwitter, Greece



• Oxofenil
  Biospray, Greece



• Pilfud
  Bosnalijek, Bosnia & Herzegowina; Bosnalijek, Croatia (Hrvatska); Bosnalijek, Serbia



• Pilogan
  Biogen, Colombia



• Piloxidil
  Chemical Research, Poland



• Recrea
  Antula, Finland; Antula, Norway; Antula, Sweden



• Regain
  Renata, Bangladesh



• Regaine
  Eurim, Austria; Janssen, Bulgaria; Janssen-Cilag, Austria; Janssen-Cilag, Switzerland; Johnson & Johnson, Hungary; Johnson & Johnson, South Africa; McNeil, Belgium; McNeil, Germany; McNeil, Denmark; McNeil, United Kingdom; McNeil, Luxembourg; McNeil, Netherlands; Pfizer, Brazil; Pfizer, Chile; Pfizer, Czech Republic; Pfizer, Estonia; Pfizer, France; Pfizer, Hong Kong; Pfizer, Croatia (Hrvatska); Pfizer, Israel; Pfizer, Iceland; Pfizer, Italy; Pfizer, Lithuania; Pfizer, Latvia; Pfizer, Malta; Pfizer, Mexico; Pfizer, Malaysia; Pfizer, Peru; Pfizer, Portugal; Pfizer, Russian Federation; Pfizer, Singapore; Pfizer, Slovenia; Pfizer, Slovakia; Pfizer, Thailand; Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, Spain; Pharmacia, Romania; Pharmacia Upjohn, Oman



• Regaxidil
  Cantabria, Spain



• Regro
  DHA, Singapore



• Regroe
  Dermpharma, Philippines



• Regrou
  Surya Dermato Medica, Indonesia



• Regrow
  Techno, Bangladesh



• Renobell
  Licol, Colombia



• RiUP
  Taisho Yakuhin, Japan



• Rogaine
  Janssen-Cilag, Austria; Johnson & Johnson, Australia; Johnson & Johnson, Canada; Johnson & Johnson, New Zealand; Johnson & Johnson, United States; McNeil, Luxembourg; McNeil, Norway; McNeil, Sweden; Pfizer, Finland; Pfizer, United States; Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, Ireland



• Theroxidil
  Harmony, United States



• Tricolocion
  Valeant, Argentina



• Tricoplus
  Defuen, Argentina



• Tricovivax
  Medinfar, Portugal



• Tricoxane
  ITF, Chile



• Vaxdil
  Licol, Colombia



• Ylox
  Fortbenton, Argentina



• Zeldilon
  Zeler, Portugal



• Zitoxil
  Elmor, Venezuela

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DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana
IUPAC	International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USAN	United States Adopted Name
WHO	World Health Organization

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Day Time Multi Symptom

Generic Name: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine (a SEET a MIN oh fen, DEX troe me THOR fan, SOO doe ee FED rin)

Brand Names: Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Liquigels, Comtrex Non-Drowsy, DayQuil, Dayquil Liquicaps, Daytime Cold, Non-Drowsy Daytime, Robitussin Honey Flu Non-Drowsy, Theraflu (pseudoephedrine) Daytime Severe Cold, Theraflu Severe Cold & Congestion Non-Drowsy, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine), Triaminic Softchew Throat Pain and Cough, Triaminic Softchews Cough & Sore Throat (pseudoephedrine)

What is Day Time Multi Symptom (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine)?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. It constricts (shrinks) blood vessels (veins and arteries). This reduces the blood flow to certain areas, which decreases swelling and allows nasal and respiratory (breathing) passages to open up.

The combination of acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough, and pain or fever caused by the common cold or flu.

Acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Day Time Multi Symptom (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine)?

Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children. Do not use this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause damage to your liver. Do not use any other cough, cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you take to see if it contains acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as "APAP"), dextromethorphan, or pseudoephedrine. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of liver damage while you are taking acetaminophen. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take acetaminophen without your doctor's advice, and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) per day. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Day Time Multi Symptom (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, or pseudoephedrine, or to other decongestants, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD medications. Do not use a cough and cold medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take a cough and cold medicine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine if you have:

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  liver disease;

  
  


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  alcoholism or cirrhosis of the liver;

  
  


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  heart disease or high blood pressure;

  
  


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  diabetes;

  
  


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  emphysema or chronic bronchitis;

  
  


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  glaucoma;

  
  


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  an enlarged prostate; or

  
  


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  a thyroid disorder.

  
  

This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Artificially-sweetened liquid forms of cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.

How should I take Day Time Multi Symptom (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine)?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

An overdose of acetaminophen can cause serious harm. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen could cause damage to your liver. One packet of the oral powder may contain up to 1000 mg of acetaminophen. Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.

Measure the liquid form of this medication with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Drink extra fluids while you are taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

The first signs of an acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Overdose symptoms may also include dizziness, drowsiness, feeling restless or nervous, diarrhea, loss of appetite, seizure (convulsions), or coma.

What should I avoid while taking Day Time Multi Symptom (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine)?

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not use any other cough, cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as "APAP"), dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine are contained in many combination medicines. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains acetaminophen, APAP, dextromethorphan, or pseudoephedrine. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of liver damage while you are taking acetaminophen. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take acetaminophen without your doctor's advice, and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) of acetaminophen per day.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with cough or cold medicine can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Day Time Multi Symptom (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

  
  


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  severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

  
  


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  confusion, hallucinations;

  
  


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  slow, shallow breathing;

  
  


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  easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

  
  


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  increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure); or

  
  


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  nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  mild loss of appetite, upset stomach;

  
  


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  warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;

  
  


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  feeling excited or restless;

  
  


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  sleep problems (insomnia); or

  
  


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  skin rash or itching.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Day Time Multi Symptom (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

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  celecoxib (Celebrex);

  
  


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  cinacalcet (Sensipar);

  
  


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  darifenacin (Enablex);

  
  


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  imatinib (Gleevec);

  
  


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  isoniazid;

  
  


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  quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex);

  
  


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  ranolazine (Ranexa)

  
  


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  ritonavir (Norvir);

  
  


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  sibutramine (Meridia);

  
  


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  terbinafine (Lamisil);

  
  


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  zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);

  
  


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  medicines to treat high blood pressure;

  
  


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  an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and others;

  
  


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  atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others;

  
  


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  gout medication such as probenecid (Benemid); or

  
  


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  seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Solfoton).

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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• Day Time Multi Symptom Drug Interactions
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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine.

See also: Day Time Multi Symptom side effects (in more detail)