Lonitab 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
By INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Description
Lonitab tablet contains minoxidil as its active ingredient and is prescribed for managing severe hypertension. It helps lower high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Lonitab tablet reduces resistance in the blood vessels of the arms and kidneys, improving blood flow to the arms while maintaining stable blood flow and filtration rate in the kidneys.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹576.02 |
| You Save | ₹117.98 (17% on MRP) |
| Contains | Minoxidil(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | high blood pressure |
| Side effects | salt and water retention, elevated heart rate, increased hair growth. |
| Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Lonitab 10 MG
Lonitab tablet is used to treat severe high blood pressure.
Contraindications of Lonitab 10 MG
- If you are allergic to minoxidil or any of the other ingredients of Lonitab tablet.
- If your high blood pressure is caused by hormones from a tumour (phaeochromocytoma), usually near the kidneys.
- If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
- If you have heart failure (you may feel breathless, wheezy or tired, and your ankles may swell up).
- If you have ever had a heart attack.
Side effects of Lonitab 10 MG
- Salt and water retention (ankles may become puffy, rings may feel tight, or you may gain weight).
- Elevated heart rate.
- Increased hair growth.
- Dizziness, particularly when standing up.
- Wheezing, breathlessness, and fatigue, especially if you already have a weak heart.
- Angina (typically presenting as chest pain) for the first time; if you already experience angina, it may worsen.
Precautions and Warnings of Lonitab 10 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Lonitab tablet during pregnancy?
A:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Lonitab tablet.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Lonitab tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Lonitab tablet passes into breast milk and is not recommended if you are breastfeeding unless your doctor thinks it is necessary.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Lonitab tablet?
A:
Lonitab tablet may make you feel faint or dizzy, particularly when you first start treatment or your dose is increased. If so, do not drive or operate machines.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Lonitab tablet?
A:
The interaction of Lonitab tablet with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you are a chronic drinker.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
- You have heart failure (you may feel breathless, wheezy or tired, and your ankles may swell up).
- You have ever had a heart attack.
- You are on a low-salt diet.
- You have kidney failure and are undergoing haemodialysis.
Directions for Use of Lonitab 10 MG
- Always take Lonitab tablet exactly as your doctor has instructed.
- Swallow Lonitab tablet whole with water.
- Do not crush or chew Lonitab tablet.
Storage and disposal of Lonitab 10 MG
- Do not store Lonitab tablet above 25°C.
- Store Lonitab tablet in the original packaging to protect it from sunlight and moisture.
- Keep Lonitab tablet out of sight and reach of children.
Quick Tips of Lonitab 10 MG
- Inform your doctor if you gain weight, as it could be due to excess fluid in your body. Your doctor will monitor your fluid and electrolyte (salt) levels.
- You may notice increased hair growth (hypertrichosis) after starting treatment; this usually appears on the face but may subside with continued treatment. This side effect is reversible after stopping treatment, but it may take one to six months....
- Your doctor will want to conduct regular checks on your blood pressure and overall health. You should also have occasional checks on your heart.
Dosage of Lonitab 10 MG
Overdose
Taking excessive tablets can lead to illness. If you've taken too many, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience faintness or dizziness, or your skin becomes unusually cold or pale, seek immediate medical attention....
Missed a Dose
If you forget to take a dose of Lonitab tablet, simply skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to compensate for the missed one.
Mode of Action of Lonitab 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Lonitab tablet works by relaxing and widening specific small blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more freely. This process helps lower blood pressure.
Interactions of Lonitab 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking, have recently taken, or may take any other medications, including those obtained without a prescription.
- It is particularly important to inform your doctor about any other medicines you are using to manage your high blood pressure, as these may interact with Lonitab tablet, potentially causing blood pressure to drop too low. ...
- Notify your doctor if you are taking guanethidine or betanidine so that you can be monitored during treatment with Lonitab tablet, or your doctor may consider discontinuing these therapies before starting treatment with Lonitab tablet....
- Your doctor will advise you on when and how to stop taking this medication.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Lonitab tablet be used if I have kidney damage?
A: Lonitab tablet can temporarily raise levels of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen in the body, but these usually go back to normal with proper care. Sometimes using Lonitab tablet for a long time may cause permanent harm to the kidneys. It is necessary to use Lonitab tablet as directed by your doctor.
References
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- MINOXIDIL TABLETS USP [Internet]. Nih.gov. 2017 [cited 2025 Mar 24].
- Minoxidil 2.5 mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) | 13821 [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2023. [cited 2025 Mar 24].
- Minoxidil 5 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) | 13822 [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2023. [cited 2025 Mar 24].
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Product Details
Brand
LONITAB
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
30/07/2026
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