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Tugain 5% Foam


Product introduction

Tugain 5% Foam belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is used to promote hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.

Tugain 5% Foam is known as a vasodilator. It is used to treat hypertension and also to manage heart failure

Uses of Tugain Foam


Side effects of Tugain Foam

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tugain

  • Itching
  • Chest pain
  • Headache
  • Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
  • Rash
  • Dermatitis
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Weight gain
  • Fluid retention
  • Tachycardia

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 potassium channel opener. Its vasodilation action expands the blood vessels. Therefore, when it is applied to the scalp, it helps to increase blood flow. This increased blood flow provides more nutrition and oxygen to the hair follicles, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. This is how it works to treat your alopecia (hair loss).

Safety advice

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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tugain 5% Foam is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Tugain 5% Foam is not recommended for use in women.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Tugain Foam?

If you miss a dose of Tugain 5% Foam, apply 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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Quick tips

  • Wash your hands before and after application.
  • It should only be applied directly to the scalp. 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 or use a hairdryer for 4 hours after applying Tugain 5% Foam 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Dialkylarylamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Potassium channel opener

Patient concerns

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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
Dermatology
Tugain 5 percent gel at night
I am use mintop pro last few year but some tine not effctive . So refer a new medicine to control a hair Hair new growth and hair lose control
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Tugain 5 solution at night over scalp
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User feedback


FAQs

Q. Is the hair growth by Tugain 5% Foam treatment permanent?

You have to continue applying Tugain 5% Foam for continued hair growth. If you stop using Tugain 5% Foam, the regrown hair may disappear after 3-4 months and balding or hair loss may restart.

Q. How long does it take to see results with Tugain 5% Foam?

Since hair growth is a slow process, it may take some time before you see new hair growth after starting the treatment with Tugain 5% Foam. You need to use Tugain 5% Foam for 4 months to see its effects.

Q. Do I need to wash my hair every day when using Tugain 5% Foam?

No, it is not required to shampoo your hair every day before applying Tugain 5% Foam. However, if you shampoo your hair, make sure your scalp is dry before using Tugain 5% Foam.

Q. How often should Tugain 5% Foam be applied?

The general recommendation is that Tugain 5% Foam should be used twice daily. Follow your doctor's instructions and take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Q. Can Tugain 5% Foam be used for beard growth?

No, Tugain 5% Foam should not be used for beard growth. It is indicated only for growth of hair on scalp in patients with a family history of hair loss.

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Marketer details

Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Tugain 5% Foam. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

MRP
996.82
Inclusive of all taxes
60.0 gm in 1 bottle
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