Kopdil (Minoxidil) ; CAS No:-38304-91-5

Minoxidil is a antihypertensive drug and a hair growth stimulant. 

When administered orally for the treatment of hypertension it has a direct peripheral vasodilator effect which reduces elevated systolic or diastolic blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance.  The usual oral adult dose of minoxidil is 10 to 40 mg a day with a  maximum dose of 100 mg a day.   When applied topically it has been shown to stimulate hair growth in males and females with Alopecia  Androgenetica.  It is applied to the scalp as 1 ml of a 2% solution twice a day