Retro 5 Solution belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is used to promote hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.

Retro 5 Solution is known as a vasodilator. It is used to treat hypertension and also to manage heart failure

Uses of Retro Solution

Side effects of Retro Solution

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

Common side effects of Retro

Itching
Chest pain
Headache
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Rash
Dermatitis
Hypersensitivity
Weight gain
Fluid retention
Tachycardia

How to use Retro Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Retro Solution works

Retro 5 Solution is a potassium channel opener. Its vasodilation action expands the blood vessels. Therefore, when it is applied to the scalp, it helps to increase blood flow. This increased blood flow provides more nutrition and oxygen to the hair follicles, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. This is how it works to treat your alopecia (hair loss).

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Retro 5 Solution 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

Retro 5 Solution is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Retro 5 Solution is not recommended for use in women.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Retro Solution?

If you miss a dose of Retro 5 Solution, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Wash your hands before and after application.
It should only be applied directly to the scalp. If Retro 5 Solution accidentally comes in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, flush the area thoroughly with cool tap water.
Do not shampoo your hair or use a hairdryer for 4 hours after applying Retro 5 Solution as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase. This is normal and is a sign that Retro 5 Solution is working.
Take care that Retro 5 Solution does not trickle down onto your face as it may cause undesirable facial hair growth.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dialkylarylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Potassium channel opener

Patient concerns

Body balencing issue cognitive impairment memory problem severe retro orbital pain mood problem from 7 years

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Stress cause chemical response in brain with number of physical and psychological effects. Acute stress can trigger of anxiety and long term stress, even if it is low intensity can cause permanent changes. Your heart, muscles, nervous system, immunity, all get affected. Fatigue, lethargy, muscle aches and pains, lack of enthusiasm, irritability and sleep disturbance may occur. Lifestyle malfunction result and social and interpersonal health suffer. Psychotropic medicines correct those chemical responses so that impact of stress is lower. Additional psychotherapy helps develop better coping. For further information, you may go through the following link- http://drjyotikapoor.com/2015/01/26/stress-its-effects-on-our-body-and-mind/

I have Heal pain problem since last three years. Treatment from many orthopedic surgeon but no relief from it. Take two injections, 1) local anesthesia, 2) steroid. Please guide me to do further treatment. Attached x ray n USG

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

USG findings suggest Retro-calcaneal bursitis Please avoid wearing foot wear which rub of touch on the affected area Do Hot Fomentation and apply Dynapar QPS spray and take Tab Flotrip-plus thrice daily and Tab Tendocare twice daily for 5 days

Hai sir am a mother having 17months baby nearly around 25days having pain in my left breast in the middle i was consulted doctor and used tblts also but it is not recovered recently i was taken the scan on breast and that report shows galactocele in the retro areolar area of left breast sir my question is it possible to recover on tablets or need to take surgery about that am sending you sir the scan report sir kindly give me the advice thank you

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

A galactocoele of this are needs to drained quickly. Medicine can help prevent infection. Either you heat the area with heating pads and try to express the milk which can got accumulated there or if that fails or your symptoms are worse or infection has begun then it will need to incised and drained. Only a physical examination will be able to diagnose that.

Dr. Sir, I have facing depression again after 2 year , and I don't know what was it's triggered point. Kindly tell me what should i do in this situation, I am bachelor. Is Zyven is good for this situation as it was earlier suggest by psychiatrist.

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

FAQs

Q. Is the hair growth by Retro 5 Solution treatment permanent?

You have to continue applying Retro 5 Solution for continued hair growth. If you stop using Retro 5 Solution, the regrown hair may disappear after 3-4 months and balding or hair loss may restart.

Q. How long does it take to see results with Retro 5 Solution?

Since hair growth is a slow process, it may take some time before you see new hair growth after starting the treatment with Retro 5 Solution. You need to use Retro 5 Solution for 4 months to see its effects.

Q. Do I need to wash my hair every day when using Retro 5 Solution?

No, it is not required to shampoo your hair every day before applying Retro 5 Solution. However, if you shampoo your hair, make sure your scalp is dry before using Retro 5 Solution.

Q. How often should Retro 5 Solution be applied?

The general recommendation is that Retro 5 Solution should be used twice daily. Follow your doctor's instructions and take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Q. Can Retro 5 Solution be used for beard growth?

No, Retro 5 Solution should not be used for beard growth. It is indicated only for growth of hair on scalp in patients with a family history of hair loss.

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