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Retreat 5% Gel belongs to the class of vasodilators, which widens the blood vessels, thereby stimulating hair growth and preventing hair cell death. This medication is used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Some of the common side effects include changes in the colour/texture of the hair, excessive hair growth, headache, itching, skin irritation, dryness, etc.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

MINOXIDIL-5%W/W

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Retreat 5% Gel

Retreat 5% Gel is used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Retreat 5% Gel stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body.

Retreat 5% Gel contains Minoxidil, which widens the blood vessels and helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing hair cell death and promoting new hair growth.

Some common side effects of Retreat 5% Gel include changes in the color/texture of the hair, excessive hair growth, headache, itching, skin irritation, dryness, shortness of breath, scaling of the skin, and redness. These side effects usually do not require medical attention. If the side effects persist, consult a doctor.

Before using Retreat 5% Gel, let your doctor know if you are allergic to it, or have high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Retreat 5% Gel not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Uses of Retreat 5% Gel

Retreat 5% Gel is used in the treatment of Alopecia/hair loss. The detailed uses of Retreat 5% Gel are as follows:

  • Hair Loss Treatment: Retreat 5% Gel effectively treats hair loss by stimulating hair growth, increasing blood flow to the scalp, and prolonging the growth phase of hair follicles.
  • Promoting Hair Regrowth: $helps promote hair regrowth, thicken existing hair, and slow down hair loss, leading to a fuller and healthier-looking head of hair.

Key Benefits

  • Retreat 5% Gel is a vasodilator that treats alopecia (hair loss).
  • It stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. Retreat 5% Gel opens potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to increase the blood flow.
  • This vasodilation process promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, providing sufficient nutrition and oxygen to the hair cells.
  • It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell, preventing its death and stimulating hair growth.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Clean and dry the scalp before application. Apply the prescribed amount of Retreat 5% Gel directly to the scalp and massage gently to help absorption.
  • Do not apply to areas of the body other than the normal healthy scalp. It should not be used on inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful scalp skin.
  • Wash your hands before and after using Retreat 5% Gel.
  • Do not shampoo your hair for 4 hours after applying Retreat 5% Gel.

How Retreat 5% Gel Works

Retreat 5% Gel contains Minoxidil, a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels. This vasodilation process helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing hair cell death and promoting new hair growth.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Retreat 5% Gel if you have concerns regarding this.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Retreat 5% Gel is not recommended during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Retreat 5% Gel is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Unsafe

Retreat 5% Gel may cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive and operate machines. Do not drive until you are focused and mentally alert while undergoing treatment with Retreat 5% Gel.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before using Retreat 5% Gel.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Retreat 5% Gel.

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Children

Unsafe

Children and adolescents below 18 years should not use Retreat 5% Gel.

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Heart

Caution

Retreat 5% Gel should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Therefore, please consult your doctor before using Retreat 5% Gel.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Retreat 5% Gel to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Retreat 5% Gel if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Retreat 5% Gel

Use it as per the labeled instructions. Overdose may cause blurred vision or other vision changes, chest pain, fainting, fast or irregular heartbeat, flushing, headache, lightheadedness, and numbness or tingling of hands, feet, or face. Seek medical help if you experience any of these symptoms while using Retreat 5% Gel.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is advised to maintain a healthy diet with well-balanced meals.
  • Avoid overusing styling tools like blow dryers, curling rods, and chemical dying, which can cause loss of natural hair oils and cause hair fall.
  • Regular oiling helps in the blood circulation of the scalp and nourishes the roots.
  • Washing your hair twice a week with a good shampoo and conditioner can also improve your hair fall.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to control your stress, which is the greatest enemy of hair fall.
  • Get regular medical examinations to check your hormonal profile and nutritional deficiencies that cause hair fall. 
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Retreat 5% Gel to start to work: Retreat 5% Gel ideally shows its action within 2 to 4 months of consistent use. 
  • The time for which the effects of Retreat 5% Gel last: The duration of action for Retreat 5% Gel is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Retreat 5% Gel

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not apply an extra amount to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Retreat 5% Gel.
  • Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Retreat 5% Gel can catch fire and burn easily.
  • Tell your doctor before using Retreat 5% Gel if you have a history of high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders.
  • Retreat 5% Gel may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence drive or operate machinery with caution.
  • Retreat 5% Gel is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Retreat 5% Gel may interact with drugs used to treat high blood pressure (guanethidine) and drugs used to treat impotence (tadalafil).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders, please tell your doctor before taking Retreat 5% Gel. 

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FAQs

Retreat 5% Gel is used for the treatment of Alopecia/hair loss.
Retreat 5% Gel is a vasodilator and widens the blood vessels promoting the blood flow. This process helps nourish the hair cells with the supply of oxygen and nutrients and thus stimulates hair growth.
You may notice hair shedding during the initial 2-6 weeks of treatment, which is normal. Hair loss gradually stops after two weeks of treatment. If it persists for over two weeks, stop using Retreat 5% Gel and consult your doctor.
Hair growth is a slow process, and it usually takes four months to see the best results of Retreat 5% Gel.
Retreat 5% Gel is for topical use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Retreat 5% Gel. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Do not blow-dry your scalp after using Retreat 5% Gel. Do not apply Retreat 5% Gel on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin.
Retreat 5% Gel is for scalp use; do not apply it on your face. If Retreat 5% Gel gets in contact with any other body areas, rinse with water thoroughly.
It is not required to wash your hair daily after applying Retreat 5% Gel. But, make sure your hair is dry before applying Retreat 5% Gel if you have washed your hair.
Do not use Retreat 5% Gel for beard growth. Retreat 5% Gel is recommended only for hair loss on the scalp.
Do not freeze Retreat 5% Gel. Please keep it away from direct sunlight. If you are using foam, keep the foam canister away from open flame or high heat since it may explode. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.
You are advised to use Retreat 5% Gel for as long as your doctor has told you. Using more than advised or more often will not increase effectiveness. Please follow your doctor's instructions.
The side effects of Retreat 5% Gel include changes in colour/texture of the hair, skin irritation, dryness, redness, scaling of the skin and excessive hair growth. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
You must keep using Retreat 5% Gel to make sure that your hair grows longer. If you stop using Retreat 5% Gel, the regrown hair may disappear after 3 to 4 months and hair loss or balding may restart.
As hair growth is a slow process, it may take some time for you to notice new hair growth after starting the treatment with Retreat 5% Gel. Use it for as long as it is advised by your doctor to see best results.

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India
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