Description
Tugain 2% Solution
Topical Minoxidil 2% for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Tugain 2% Solution contains Minoxidil 2% w/v, a topical vasodilator used in adult men to treat common hereditary hair loss. It improves blood flow to hair follicles on the scalp, helping slow hair thinning and encouraging new hair growth when applied regularly as directed.
- Marketer: Cipla Ltd
- Salt composition: Minoxidil 2% w/v
- Therapeutic use: Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)
- Dosage form: Topical scalp solution for external use only
- Storage: Store below 25°C
How Tugain 2% Solution Works
Minoxidil is a potassium channel opener with vasodilating action that widens scalp blood vessels. This increased blood flow delivers more oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles, helping prevent hair cell death and stimulating new hair growth, particularly over thinning areas on the top of the scalp.
Benefits
- Helps reduce progression of hereditary hair loss and supports regrowth in men.
- Improves scalp circulation, strengthening hair follicles and enhancing density over time.
- Most effective for thinning or baldness at the crown and vertex rather than a receding hairline.
Directions for Use
Use Tugain 2% Solution only as advised by your doctor or as instructed on the label. Apply the recommended amount directly to the clean, completely dry scalp and spread evenly over the affected area. Do not use more than prescribed, as this will not speed up hair growth and may raise the risk of side effects. Continue regular use for several months to see visible results, and speak to your doctor if there is no improvement after 4–6 months.
Possible Side Effects
Most side effects are mild and improve as your scalp adjusts, but consult your doctor if they persist, worsen, or if you notice any unusual symptoms. Accidental spread to other skin areas may cause unwanted hair growth there.
- Itching or irritation at the application site
- Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth outside the treated area)
- Rash or contact dermatitis
Safety Advice
- Age: Generally not recommended in people under 18 years or over 65 years unless specifically advised.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Not recommended for women; may be unsafe in pregnancy and lactation.
- Medical conditions: Avoid use or seek specialist advice if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, circulation problems, or hair loss due to drugs or nutritional deficiency.
- Scalp: Do not apply on inflamed, infected, or broken scalp, or alongside other scalp treatments unless directed by your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Wash your hands before and after applying Tugain 2% Solution and keep it away from eyes, nose, mouth, and broken skin; rinse well with cool water if contact occurs.
- Do not shampoo or use a hairdryer for at least 4 hours after application, as this can reduce effectiveness.
- Hair fall may temporarily increase during the first couple of weeks; this can be a sign that the medicine has started working.
- Avoid letting the solution trickle onto your face to prevent unwanted facial hair growth.
- Use consistently as advised; stopping treatment may result in loss of regrown hair within a few months.
