LONITAB contains Minoxidil which belongs to the group of medicines called Vasodilators. It is used to manage very high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Symptoms include such as headaches, vision problems, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, nausea and vomiting.

Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take multiple blood pressure readings at regular intervals, monitor fluid and salt (electrolyte) levels in your body and do general health check-ups to understand your existing condition.

Along with this management, your doctor might advise you to take a low-salt diet to reduce blood pressure effectively. LONITAB is not recommended for use in patients suffering from high blood pressure caused by hormones from a tumor (phaeochromocytoma).

LONITAB should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless advised by the doctor. It should be used with caution in children and elderly patients.

The most common side effects of taking LONITAB are increased heart rate, inflammation of the lining that surrounds the heart, increased hair growth and hair colour changes. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.