Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet 30.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: October 4th, 2025

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet is a product of Era Pharmaceuticals

Composition: Minoxidil (1.25mg)

Pack of 30 tablet

₹ 207.19

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All Details About Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet

Description:

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet is a vasodilator used in the treatment of certain hypertension cases. It is generally used as a second-line treatment when other antihypertensive medicines have not been effective or are not suitable for a patient. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily.

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the complete course. The effects are lost if the medication is stopped.

Some common side effects of this medicine include low blood pressure, headache, excessive hair growth, weight gain, fast heart rate, low platelet count, decreased white blood cells, and ECG changes. While on treatment with this medicine, the doctor may advise regular monitoring of its effects and adjust the dosage as needed.

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet may not be suitable for everyone. To make sure it is safe for you, let the doctor know about all the other medications you are taking. Let the doctor also know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Minox Oral

Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Weight gain
Tachycardia
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Headache
Decreased white blood cell count
ECG changes

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet, and what is it used for?

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as potassium channel openers. It helps relax blood vessels. Broadning peripheral blood vessels will decrease blood pressure. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump blood and helps in the treatment of certain hypertension cases.

Can I stop taking Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet when my condition improves?

No, you should not stop taking Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet suddenly, rebound hypertension may occur. Communicate to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.

How long does it take Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet to start working?

Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 7 days.

For how long do I need to continue Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet?

Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet is generally prescribed for the long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.

What if somebody accidentally takes an excess of Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet?

He or she should be taken to the hospital immediately. The person may experience signs of low blood pressure, which include feeling weak or dizzy. He or she may also experience irregular or fast heartbeat.

Who should not use Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet?

People who are allergic to Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet or any of its ingredients should avoid using this medicine. Also, patients who have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure with low filling pressure or cardiac decompensation or have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) should not use Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet. Increaseitionally, patients taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension (e.g., riociguat) should not use the medication. Your blood pressure may be affected if these medicines are taken with Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet or if you have low blood volume.

Can Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet affect my sex life?

No, Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (e.g., vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking Minox Oral 1.25mg Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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