Tugain 5% Foam is a medicine used in the treatment of male pattern baldness. It is most effective in treating familial hair loss or thinning at the top of the scalp, not in front. This medicine helps to stimulate hair growth by increasing the blood circulation to the hair follicles. However, the amount of hair growth is different for each person. During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase temporarily. This is normal and is a sign that Minoxidil is working. This medicine should strictly be taken according to the doctor’s advice.

How to use Tugain Foam

This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

How Tugain Foam works

Tugain 5% Foam is a vasodilator, which expands the blood vessels to promote blood flow. This reduces your blood pressure. The topical application of Tugain 5% Foam on your scalp helps in increasing blood flow through the vasodilation process. This increased blood flow provides more nutrition and oxygen to the hair follicle, which prevents hair cell death. It also stimulates hair growth by prolonging the action of a chemical messenger (anagen). This is how it works to lower your blood pressure, and treats your alopecia (hair loss).

Tugain Foam related warnings

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tugain 5% Foam may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tugain 5% Foam is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful 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.

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Expert Advice

Wash your hands before and after application.
It should only be applied directly to the scalp area. If Tugain 5% Foam accidentally comes in contact with your eyes, nose or mouth, flush the area thoroughly with cool tap water.
Do not shampoo your hair for 4 hours after applying Tugain 5% Foam or use hairdryer as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase. This is normal and is a sign that Tugain 5% Foam is working.
Take care that Tugain 5% Foam does not trickle down onto your face as it may cause undesirable facial hair growth.

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

IAm using minoxidil 2% solution over my cheeck, to grow my bread ! As I have mustache and hairs over my chin but not over my cheecks.so what will be schedule to use minoxidil 2% solution and when to use it?

Dr. Atula Gupta

Skin Specialist

Tugain 5 percent gel at night

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User Feedback

Patients taking Tugain 5% Foam

Once A Day

52%

Twice A Day

43%

Thrice A Day

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

No Side Effec*

36%

Itching

18%

Application s*

18%

Heart beat in*

Headache

*No Side Effect, Application site irritation, Heart beat increased

How do you take Tugain Foam?

With food

66%

With or witho*

33%

*With or without food

How much was the improvement?

Excellent31%

Average53%

Poor16%

Please rate Tugain 5% Foam on price

Average43%

Expensive57%

What are you using Tugain Foam for?

Hair loss

92%

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References

Burkhart C, Morrell D, Goldsmith L. Dermatological Pharmacology. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1829.
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 922-24.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Manufacturer/Marketer Address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013

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