Tugain 5% Foam is a vasodilator. It works by widening the blood vessels and provides better blood flow to the hair follicles. This prevents hair loss and stimulates re-growth resulting in longer, thicker and increased numbers of hair.

In Depth Information on Tugain Foam

Expert advice for Tugain Foam

Minoxidil tablets may make you feel drowzy or dizzy when you stand up; particularly when you first start treatment or your dose is increased. If affected do not drive or operate machines.
Do not take minoxidil either oral or topical application if you are allergic to minoxidil or any other ingredients of the medicine.
Consult your Doctor before you start taking minoxidil orally If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or breast feeding.

Consult your doctor immediately and stop taking minoxidil, if you develop discomfort in your chest any time after starting minoxidil.
Do not use the topical application while smoking, or near any naked flame or strong heat source. Also, avoid exposure of the container and contents to naked flames during use, storage and disposal as the solution is flammable.
Do not use minoxidil hair solution on red, inflamed, irritated or painful scalp.
Do not use minoxidil hair solution if you are using other cream, lotions or ointments on your scalp.
Do not exceed the recommended use. Exceeding the recommended dose will not re-grow your hair any more quickly and you have an increased likelihood of getting side-effects.
Consult your doctor and inform him before using minoxidil if you are using medicines such as dithranol or petrolatum for psoriasis, tretinoin for acne and corticosteroids (bethmethasone dipropionate) for other skin disorders.
Stop and consult your doctor immediately if you experience side effects related to low blood pressure such as chest pain, rapid heart rate, fainting, dizziness, swollen hands and feet and redness of the scalp.

Tugain Foam related warnings

Special precautions for Tugain Foam

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Tugain 5% Foam may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

SAFE

Tugain 5% Foam is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you miss a dose of Tugain Foam?

If you miss a dose of Tugain 5% Foam, take 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.

Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Tugain

I am using tugain 5 for last couple of weeks. For last couple of days, I see itching and dandruff

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Skin Specialist

For Use SCALPE LOTION - thrice weekly on alternate days kip it for 1-2 mins during bath over wet scalp and wash off .continue for 6wks

Sir am using Tugain 10% with Finax 1mg for baldness for last 3 months. But still getting hairfall and baldness. Any medication?

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

take hair bac capsule 2 cap twice, apply bhringraj oil, use mild herbal shampoo for washing

Hair loss problem from year and now i am using tugain-dHVnYWluhttps://www.1mg.com/brands/tugain-dHVnYWlu">tugain 5 minoxidil from 3 months suggestHair loss problem started at 20 year of age and now i am using tugain 5 minoxidil from 3 months and biotin suggest me any other medicine

Dr. Atula Gupta

Skin Specialist

Hair fall:- Tab. Keraglo men once daily for 3 months. Qilib men solution 6-8 sprays once daily at night for one month Use Anaphase shampoo.Increase intake of protein diet & Green leafy vegetables. Check blood test for Thyroid & Haemoglobin. If bald patches:- Tugain 5% solution for application 1ml at night for one month.

Doctor,I am having hair fall. Mostly its from hereditary. I want to know whether mintop 5%. /10% + VB7 Hair tablets or TUGAIN 5/10% + VB7 Hair tablets is better.and even suggest me which shampoo and hair oil I must use to have better results while in this medication

Dr. Atula Gupta

Skin Specialist

Tab. Keraglo Men once daily for 3 months. Qilib Men Solution 6-8 sprays once daily.Increase Protein Diet. Green Leafy Vegetables. Anaphase Shampoo / VICHY DERCOS Energising (Anti- Hair Loss) Shampoo.Test- Hemoglobin, Thyroid Function Test.

Serious problems regarding Hair fall with roots since last 2 year

Dr. Atula Gupta

Skin Specialist

Tab Keraglo men once daily for 3 months . Check hb and thyroidTugain 5 percent gel at night over scalp

Hi doctor . I m having lot of hairfall for that I went to near by doctor . she prescript me tugain 5 % and arcolane shampoo . I used 3 bottle still hair fall is not reduced . pls give me good suggestion for regrow of my hair .

Dr. Atula Gupta

Skin Specialist

Tab Keraglo men once daily for 3 months . Bioexidil serum daily for 3 months . Continue Tugain daily for 3 months . Check haemoglobin and thyroid

sir I've hairloss problem since when I was 21, I got patches on my head, pls provide some help about it,thanks

Dr. Atula Gupta

Skin Specialist

Tab Keraglo men once daily for 3 monthsTugain 5 percent gel for application once at night over bald patches for 3 months

User Submitted Feedback For Tugain 5% Foam

Patients taking Tugain 5% Foam

Once A Day

51%

Twice A Day

37%

Thrice A Day

Four Times A Day

Thrice A week

What were the side-effects while using Tugain 5% Foam?

No Side Effect

50%

Headache

50%

How do you take Tugain Foam?

With or without food

100%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent31%

Average56%

Poor13%

Please rate Tugain 5% Foam on price

Average54%

Expensive46%

What are you using Tugain Foam for?

Hair loss

96%

Others

Survey Participants: 33

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Frequently asked questions about Tugain Foam

Frequently asked questions about Minoxidil

Q. Is minoxidil safe?

Minoxidil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is minoxidil available in India?

Yes, minoxidil is available in India with various trade names

Q. Does minoxidil cause acne?

Yes, minoxidil may cause acne in some individuals

Q. Does minoxidil cause headache?

Yes, headache is a very common side effect of minoxidil

Q. Does minoxidil cause impotence?

There are no known effects of minoxidil on potency or sexual function in both men and women. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is minoxidil effective for hair growth/regrowth?

Yes, minoxidil is effective in hair growth/regrowth for patients with hereditary hair loss. However, each patient may respond differently to minoxidil treatment for hair growth

Q. Is minoxidil effective for frontal baldness?

Minoxidil is effective in hair growth for patients with hereditary hair loss, hence minoxidil may be useful in frontal baldness. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Does minoxidil grow beard?

Minoxidil is used on the scalp for hair growth in patients with hereditary hair loss. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is minoxidil a steroid?

No, minoxidil is not a steroid

Q. Does minoxidil cause hair loss?

Yes, temporary hair loss during minoxidil treatment is possible.

Q. What is the difference between Tugain oral and minoxidil topical?

Tugain (oral) is used for the treatment of severe hypertension (high blood pressure) not responding to other antihypertensive drugs whereas minoxidil (topical) is used in the treatment of alopecia (hair loss).

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 18th Sep 2018.

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