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

Retreat 5% Gel is known as a vasodilator. It is used to treat hypertension and also to manage heart failure

Uses of Retreat Gel

Side effects of Retreat Gel

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 Retreat

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

How to use Retreat Gel

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Retreat Gel works

Retreat 5% Gel 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

Retreat 5% Gel 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

Retreat 5% Gel is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Retreat 5% Gel 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 Retreat Gel?

If you miss a dose of Retreat 5% Gel, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Retreat 5% Gel

₹480.0/Gel

Tugain 5% Gel

Cipla Ltd

₹850.47/gel

77% costlier

Regrowee 5% Gel

West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

₹525/gel

9% costlier

Curlzpep Gel

Canixa Life Sciences Pvt

₹650/gel

35% costlier

Quick tips

Wash your hands before and after application.
It should only be applied directly to the scalp. If Retreat 5% Gel 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 Retreat 5% Gel 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 Retreat 5% Gel is working.
Take care that Retreat 5% Gel 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

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.

Hysterectomy ovaries removed body ache night sweats

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Such problems are common after getting ovaries removed. Do not worry, these problems will eventually fade with time. However if it causes discomfort and restlessness, you should see your gynaecologist for hormonal replacement therapy

Sugar is above 300 for past 4years Due to that couldn't able to walk without walker blood has clotted in brain

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

FAQs

Is the hair growth by Retreat 5% Gel treatment permanent?

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

How long does it take to see results with Retreat 5% Gel?

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

Do I need to wash my hair every day when using Retreat 5% Gel?

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

How often should Retreat 5% Gel be applied?

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

Can Retreat 5% Gel be used for beard growth?

No, Retreat 5% Gel 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.

Show less

Top Dermatologists

4.3 ★

4.4 ★

4.6 ★

Dr. Geetika Mittal Gupta

MBBS, Diploma, Certification

4.7 ★

Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra

MBBS, MD, Diploma

4.7 ★

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Burkhart C, Morrell D, Goldsmith L. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1829.
Benowitz NL. Antihypertensive Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 179.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 922-24.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Minoxidil. Maidenhead, Berks: McNeil Products Ltd.; 2010 [revised 01 May 2018]. [Accessed 17 Jun. 2019]. (online) Available from:
Minoxidil. Val-de-Reuil, France: Janssen-Cilag; 2018. [Accessed 17 Jun. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
5% Minoxidil Topical Solution [Product Information]. New York, NY: Avacor Products LLC; 2019. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2023] (online) Available from:
2% Minoxidil Topical Solution [Product Label]. Skillman, NJ: Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products; 2014. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2023] (online) Available from:
Minoxidil (5% w/v cutaneous solution) [Package Information Leaflet]. Athens, Greece: Target Pharma Ltd.; 2012. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2023] (online) Available from:
Minoxidil 5% cutaneous solution [Package leaflet: Information for the user]. London, UK: Careforsons Limited; 2020. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2023] (online) Available from:
Minoxidil (For Men) [FDA Label]. Hawthorne, NY: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; 2021. [Accessed 11 Jul. 2023]. (online) Available from:
Minoxidil (For Women) [FDA Label]. Jersey City, NJ: International Hair Institute, LLC; 2022. [Accessed 11 Jul. 2023]. (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Segment Care

Address: 163-B first floor, HSIIDC, Karnal, Karnal - 132001, Haryana, India

Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.