Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution)

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2. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) is used for the treatment of androgenic alopecia in men with male pattern baldness and women with female pattern baldness. Tugain is prescribed for use in men who have general thinning of hair at the vertex of the scalp and in women who have general thinning of hair in frontoparietal areas. It is not intended to be used for frontal baldness or a receding hairline. The 2 percent Minoxidil solution is also used to help hair growth in women with thinning hair. This medication is not used for sudden/patchy hair loss, unexplained hair loss (for example, if you have no family history of hair loss), or hair loss after giving birth. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

3. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Active Ingredient The active ingredient present in Tugain Topical solution is Minoxidil. Tugain Solution contains 2% w/v, 5% w/v and 10% w/v Minoxidil respectively. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

4. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Chemical Structure The structure of Minoxidil is given below: © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

5. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Tugain Solution is manufactured by Cipla Limited, India in the strengths of 2%, 5% and 10%. ( Website: https://www.cipla.com/ https://www.cipla.com/ ) URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

6. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Minoxidil Topical Solution – Brand Names Levothyroxine Sodium tablets is available under various drug trade names that include Rogaine, Tugain, Gainehair, Coverit, Hygaine, Minol, Mintop and Morr. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

7. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Uses of Tugain Topical Solution Tugain Topical Solution manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India is used to treat male androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) on the top of the scalp (vertex) as well as female androgenetic alopecia (female pattern hair loss) on the top of the scalp. Minoxidil applied to the scalp is used to stimulate hair growth in adult men and women with a certain type of baldness. The exact way that this medicine works is not known. If hair growth is going to occur with the use of Minoxidil, it usually occurs after the medicine has been used for several months and lasts only as long as the medicine continues to be used. Hair loss will begin again within a few months after Minoxidil treatment is stopped. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

8. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Tugain Topical Solution Dosage The dosage of Tugain Solution Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) is given below: The recommended dosage of Minoxidil Topical Solution is 1 mL applied topically to the affected area(s) of the scalp twice a day, beginning at the centre of the affected area and spreading the solution out to cover the entire affected area. The dose should not exceed 2 mL per day. To get the best results, Minoxidil topical solution must be allowed to remain on the scalp for about 4 hours before washing. The night- time application should be done 2 hours to 4 hours before going to bed to allow the solution to dry out. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

9. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Contraindications Tugain Topical Solution is contraindicated in persons with a hypersensitivity (allergy) to Minoxidil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. It is also contraindicated in individuals with treated or untreated hypertension, in individuals whose baldness is not due to hereditary factors, in individuals with any scalp abnormality (including psoriasis and sunburn), in individuals with a shaved scalp or whose scalp’s skin is broken, inflamed, irritated, infected, or severely sunburned. Tugain Topical Solution should not be used if occlusive dressings or other topical therapeutic medications for treating disorders of the skin of the scalp are being used. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

10. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Storage Instructions Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) have to be stored at controlled room temperature i.e. from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) with excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Keep this as well as all other medicines away from children and pets. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

11. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Warnings Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it along with alcohol or certain other medicines. Use Tugain solution with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Minoxidil topical solution is more likely to cause scalp irritation. In case scalp irritation continues or worsen, use of Tugain Solution should be stopped. Use of Tugain solution should be stopped if the patient develops chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness or dizziness, sudden and unexplained weight gain, swollen hands or feet or persistent redness. Tugain solution contains alcohol, which will cause burning and irritation of the eyes. In case of accidental contact with sensitive surfaces (such as eyes, abraded skin and mucous membranes), the area should be rinsed with large amounts of cool tap water. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

12. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Warnings In case required, the scalp can be washed with a mild shampoo before applying Tugain solution . Hair sprays or hair styling aids may be used on the hair while using this medicine, but for best results, it must be allowed to penetrate into the scalp before using any styling products. Do not use Minoxidil topical Solution for 24 hours after any perm or colour treatment to make sure that any chemicals used have not irritated the scalp. In case no irritation has taken place, continue use of Minoxidil topical solution. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

13. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Side Effects Common Side effects of Tugain topical solution are Headache, Hypertrichosis (unwanted non-scalp hair)and Pruritus (including rash pruritic and application site, generalized and eye pruritus). The uncommon Minoxidil topical solution side effects include Hypotension, Temporary hair loss, changes in hair texture and hair colour, Skin exfoliation (including application site, exfoliative rash and dermatitis exfoliative), Rash, Acne , dermatitis, Dry skin , Oedema peripheral, Application site irritation, application site erythema. The rare Minoxidil topical side effects include Palpitations, Heart Rate Increased and Chest Pain. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

14. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Side Effects Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs your hands or feet swell scalp irritation or redness occurs unwanted facial hair growth occurs you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

15. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Overdose Overdosage with Tugain (Minoxidil Topical Solution) results from systemic absorption, which can happen if Tugain topical solution is applied more frequently than prescribed or if it is applied to large surface areas of the body or areas other than the scalp. There is no information of Minoxidil overdosage resulting from topical administration. Signs and symptoms of Minoxidil overdosage due to accidental ingestion or deliberate overdose would primarily be cardiovascular effects associated with sodium and water retention, and tachycardia. Overdose treatment must include diuretic therapy to manage fluid retention and beta-adrenergic blocking drugs for controlling clinically significant tachycardia. Minoxidil and its metabolites are haemodialysable. © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

16. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) Tugain Solution During Pregnancy Minoxidil Topical Solution (Tugain Solution) is classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C. Animal studies with oral Minoxidil have not revealed any evidence of teratogenicity, but reduced conception rates and an increased incidence of fetal absorption have been observed in rabbits given 5 times the usual human oral dose. Tugain topical solution must not be administered to pregnant women. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )

17. Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) For more details on Tugain Solution click here Tugain Solution (Generic Minoxidil Topical Solution) by Cipla Limited, India. URL: URL: https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html https://www.clearskypharmacy.biz/generic-rogaine-tugain-by-cipla.html © Clearsky Pharmacy ( www.clearskypharmacy.biz )