Tugain 10% Solution

Tugain 10% Solution

Tugain 10% Solution is an antihypertensive and is also used to promote hair growth. It is used only in males to prevent hair loss. It should be used for 3 to 4 months to see the hair growth. Any symptoms of scalp irritation or rash should be informed to the doctor.

Drug =Minoxidil

Strength = 10%

Manufacture= Cipla Ltd.

How to Take

Use Tugain 10% Solution in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

Dosage

Tugain 5% Solution

Tugain 10% Solution

Tugain 2% Solution

Tugain 5% Foam

Tugain 2% Foam

Tugain 2% w/w Gel

Side Effects

Irregular heartbeat

Weight gain

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Redness of skin

Swelling of feet or lower legs

Tingling of hands and feet

Eye irritation

Increase hair growth on face, arms and back

Breast tenderness

Headache

Warning

Tugain 10% Solution is not recommended for pregnant women.

Tugain 10% Solution is known to excreted through breast milk. This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Tugain 10% 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. Therefore, patients with high blood pressure should be treated with this medicine in the hospital setting. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Any signs of low blood pressure should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Tugain 10% Solution is not recommended in patients with severe scalp irritation or any known allergy to alcohol or propylene glycol.

Uses

Tugain 10% Solution is used to treat an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

Tugain 10% Solution is used to prevent hair loss in males.