Tugain Foam (Generic Rogaine) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Tugain Foam is Minoxidil. The structure is shown below
Generic Rogaine (Minoxidil) - Uses
Generic Rogaine (Minoxidil) in the form of Tugain Foam 5% is used to treat androgenic alopecia only in men.
Generic Forms and Brand names of Rogaine (Minoxidil)
Tugain Foam manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India is an effective treatment to stimulate hair growth and to slow balding. Rogaine which has the active ingredient Minoxidil is also sold as Regaine, Vanarex, Mintop and Loniten (oral), and Avacor Physician's Formulation and under various other brand names.
Tugain Foam (Minoxidil) - Preparations
Tugain Foam (Generic Rogaine) is available as cans of 60 grams.
Tugain Foam (Minoxidil) - Storage Requirements
Tugain Foam (Minoxidil) is to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Tugain Foam (Generic Rogaine) - Dosage
Tugain Foam is for external use only and should be used only as directed. Tugain Foam should be prevented from getting into your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not swallow the medication. Apply Tugain Foam only when the hair and scalp are clean and dry.
Apply half a capful of Tugain Foam twice daily at 12-hour intervals to the scalp, beginning at the centre of the affected area and spreading the foam out to cover the entire affected area.
Each can of Generic Rogaine should last one month, if used as directed.
In order to obtain the best results, Tugain Foam should be allowed to remain on the scalp for about 4 hours before washing. The night-time application should be done 2-4 hours before going to bed to allow the medication to dry out.
Tugain Foam should be massaged gently into the scalp. A hair dryer should not be used to speed up the drying of the foam as it may decrease the effectiveness. Tugain Foam should not be mixed with any hair oil. The medicine should not be used more frequently than two times a day, or be taken orally or applied to any other part of the body to avoid the risk of adverse effects and unwanted hair growth. Using Tugain Foam more frequently or longer application time have no effect on hair growth. In case you miss any daily applications of Tugain Foam, the patient should continue with the next dose. Do not double your dose.
Wash your hands immediately after the application of Tugain Foam. Clinical experience with minoxidil (Generic Rogaine) shows that twice-daily applications for 4 months or more may be required before there is evidence of hair growth. To arrest hair fall, the medication should be used for 45 days or more. In case you stop taking the medication, most new hair that is gained will be lost within a few months after Generic Rogaine is stopped.
Tugain Foam (Generic Rogaine) - Contraindications
Tugain Foam (Generic Rogaine) is contraindicated in the following circumstances:
- Patients with a history of hypersensitivity any of the ingredients present in the medication.
- Patients with cardiac abnormalities.
- Children below 18 years of age, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
- Patients in whom the reason for hair loss is unknown.
- Patients using occlusive dressings or other medicines on the scalp.
- On a shaved scalp
- In patients whic have sudden and/or patchy hair loss.
- Patients with red, inflamed infection, or irritated or painful scalp (including psoriasis and sunburn).
- Patients with hypovolemic states (e.g., co-treatment with diuretics, dehydration, etc.)
Side Effects Of Tugain Foam (Generic Rogaine)
The most common side effects of minoxidil (Generic Rogaine) include burning or irritation of the eye, itching, redness or irritation at the treated area, as well as unwanted hair growth elsewhere on the body. Patients should stop treatment with Tugain Foam and seek medical attention immediately if they experience any of the following serious side effects: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; dizziness; fainting; fast heartbeat; sudden, unexplained weight gain; swollen hands or feet.
