Tugain 5% Solution (Minoxidil)

What is Tugain 5% Solution

Tugain 5% Solution contains Minoxidil, a member of the class of medicines known as vasodilators.

Male Pattern Baldness sufferers take it to stimulate hair growth.

It acts on the scalp to promote hair growth in areas of baldness and should only be applied to the scalp region.

This prescription-based medicine is FDA-approved and can only be purchased with a doctor’s recommendation.

Cipla Pharmaceuticals is the leading pharmaceutical company that manufactures revolutionary Tugain 5% Solution.

How does Tugain 5% Solution work

Minoxidil is the active ingredient of Tugain 5% Solution, which helps reverse the hair loss process of Androgenetic Alopecia.

Minoxidil is a vasodilator. Its vasodilating effect dilates blood vessels. Therefore, when applied to the scalp, it increases blood circulation.

It is believed to Reverse the miniaturization of follicles. However, the actual working of medicine is unknown.

Additionally, it stimulates follicle movement to the growth phase and extends each follicle growth phase.

Uses of Tugain 5% Solution

Tugain 5 solution containing Minoxidil is prescribed for treating Male Pattern baldness (also known as Androgenic Alopecia).

Male Pattern baldness, also known as Androgenic Alopecia, is men’s most frequent type of hair loss.

Each hair has a growth cycle. With Male Pattern baldness, this growth cycle weakens, and the hair follicle shrinks, resulting in shorter, finer hair strands.

Eventually, each hair’s growth cycle ends, and no new hair develops in its place.

Male Pattern baldness is associated with genes and male sex hormones.

Dosage:

Tugain 5% Solution contains an active ingredient, Minoxidil, which is used in the treatment of Hair Loss and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the frequency and dose as the age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Patients are advised to take Tugain 5% Solution at a fixed time as prescribed by their doctor.

Overdose

Contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting a Tugain 5% Solution Overdose

Missed Dose

A missed dose should be applied as soon as you remember. Skip the dose you missed if it is the time for the next dose. Do not take multiple doses next time to make up the missed dose.

Side Effects 

• Unwanted hair growth in arms, back, face and leg
• Headache
• Redness of the Skin
• Eye Irritation
• Scalp Irritation
• Rashes
• Dermatitis
• Allergic Reactions
• Minoxidil in other dosage forms can cause more side effects not listed here.

Precautions before using Tugain 5% Solution

Take into consideration some cautions while using Tugain 5% Solution

• Inform your doctor if you have allergies to Minoxidil or if you have any other allergies
• This product contains inactive substances that can cause allergic reactions or other complications. Consult your pharmacist for further information
• Consult your doctor before Tuagin if you have any of the following health conditions: Scalp ailments (including Eczema, infection, and wounds), heart issues (including chest pain, heart attack, and heart failure), Renal disease, and Liver disease
• Avoid using shampoo on your hair or use a hair dryer for four hours after applying Tugain 5%, as doing so may reduce its effectiveness
• During the initial two weeks of use, hair loss may increase. This is normal and a sign that the Tugain Solution is effective

Warning

Pregnant women should avoid using Tugain 5% Solution.

This Medicine is known to be excreted through breast milk. Breastfeeding women should not take this medicine.

Tugain 5% Solution may cause fluid accumulation and may increase the risk of congestive heart failure. Therefore, it should be taken in combination with loop diuretics to prevent fluid accumulation. Monitoring of body weight and heart function is necessary.

Minoxidil may lower the blood pressure than required. Consequently, high blood pressure patients should receive this treatment in the hospital. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. If you are experiencing low blood pressure, you should consult your doctor immediately.

This Medicine is not recommended in patients with severe scalp irritation or any known allergy to alcohol or propylene glycol.

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines may interact with medicine which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Vitamins, other drugs, or herbal supplements should be disclosed to your doctor so you can follow a well-planned medication regime. Corticosteroids are the class of drugs that may interact with Minoxidil.

Storage

Keep the medication at room temperature, out of direct heat, moisture, and light

Keep out of children’s reach

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Tugain 5% Solution work?

A. It is effective for baldness or thinning on the crown of the head but less effective for a receding hairline or hair loss in the front. This Medicine is not appropriate for sudden or unexplained hair loss.

Q. How long should we use the Tugain 5% Solution?

A. Due to the slow nature of hair growth, it may take some time to observe new hair growth. You must apply Tugain 5% Solution for at least four months or as your doctor prescribes.

Q. Is the hair growth by Tugain 5% treatment permanent?

A. Yes, you must continue using this medication for hair growth to continue. After three to four months of discontinuing this medication, the regrown hair may fall out, and balding or hair loss may resume.

Q. Is Tugain 5% Solution safe to use on the face?

A. Use Tugain 5% Solution only on the scalp; avoid applying it to the face. If Tugain 5% Solution comes in contact with other body parts, properly rinse with water.