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Capixyl

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Molecule Description

Capixyl is a topical lotion used to stop and prevent loss of hair and to improve hair growth.

Uses

  • Reduce hair loss
  • Promote hair growth
  • Improves any irritation or infections in the scalp that may cause hair loss

Contraindications

When should one not use Capixyl

In patients with a known allergic reaction to the Capixyl or any of its excipients.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Allergic skin rashes, itching, muscle pains, headache, vaginal bleeding, etc.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Not enough data is available. Because Capixyl acts like estrogen (due to the presence of red clover), it may affect the balance of female hormones during pregnancy and is not right to recommend.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

It is unknown if Capixyl secretes in breast milk. But due to its estrogen-like action, it is advised not to use this lotion while breastfeeding as it may cause hormonal imbalances in mother.

Driving

Driving

It is unknown if Capixyl affects your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Alcohol may increase certain side effects of Capixyl and delay healing. It is advised to keep alcohol consumption to a minimum (occasional drinking).

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • Capixyl increases the risk of bleeding. Be cautious, if you have any bleeding problems and planning a surgery
  • Any conditions that respond to estrogen hormone, such as cancers of the breast, uterus or the ovaries, thickening (endometriosis) or unwanted growths (fibroids) of the uterus

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Capixyl acts by reducing the substances that damage the hair (free radicals and dihydrotestosterone) and promotes the growth of proteins required for hair growth. It has a direct effect on the hair, such as strengthening hair follicles, anchors them firmly, and improves the health and vitality of hair.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Use the following medicines with caution:
  • Birth control pills or any medicines that contain estrogen
  • Medicines that prevent clot formation (Warfarin, Dalteparin, Enoxaparin, Heparin, etc.)
  • Pain killers (Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Diclofenac, etc.)
  • Lovastatin (lowers blood cholesterol), Ketoconazole and Itraconazole (antifungals), Fexofenadine (anti-allergic), antidepressants and anti-anxiety medicines (Triazolam, Amitryptiline), Glipizide (for diabetes) and Tamoxifen (anti-cancer medicine that reduces estrogen levels)

Interactions with food items

Capixyl can be consumed before or after meals.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose can cause symptoms like itching, rashes, head ache, vaginal bleeding. Hence use it only as prescribed. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms appear.

Missed a Dose

Capixyl is generally prescribed once a day or a few times a week. So, if you forget to apply at the usual time, you may use it as soon as you remember. As a safety precaution, make sure you have a 12-hour gap between two applications. But do not over apply to make up for a missed application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Capixyl mainly improves the health of the scalp, reduces any infections of the scalp and thereby contributes to hair health and prevents or stops hair lossThe activity of Capixyl is due to the presence of substances like red clover (which controls infections or disorders of scalp causing hair loss) and proteins (peptides) to promote the growth, health, and vitality of the hair follicleRed clover present in the capixyl contains substances called ‘Phytoestrogens’ whose actions are similar to the naturally produced estrogen hormone in femalesCapixyl also stops conversion of male hormone testosterone (also formed in female in small amounts) to DihydrotestosteroneThis Dihydrotestosterone is associated with thinning and loss of hairIt also causes lesser side effects than other medicines used for hair lossCapixyl is also used for conditions like anti-aging, male pattern baldness, treatment and conditioning of eyelashes, make-up, leave on, etc.

The actions of Capixyl are mainly due to its most important ingredient Red cloverThis substance can thin the blood and delay the clotting of blood. Hence caution is advised while gong for surgeriesDo not use Capixyl at least for two weeks before going for surgeryBe careful if you have any bleeding or blood disorders (low blood cell counts etc.)It may take 2-3 months before Capixyl starts showing encouraging results

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