Trugain 5% (Scalp Solution)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 550.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Minoxidil |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of androgenic alopecia in males and females
- Stabilization of hair loss in patients with androgenic alopecia
- Treatment of alopecia areata
Pharmacology
- Stimulates hair growth
- Increases oxygen, blood, and nutrients supply to hair follicles
- Widens blood vessels
- Inhibits androgen hormone affecting hair follicles
- Topical application absorption rate
- Systemic effects of topical Minoxidil administration
- Elimination of systemically absorbed drug
Dosage & Administration
- External use only
- Clean and dry application
- Twice daily application at 12-hour intervals
- Maximum daily application dose
- Recommended application duration before washing
- Proper application technique
- Effectiveness of hair dryer use
- Restrictions on mixing with other products
- Avoiding oral use or application to other body parts
- Handling missed daily applications
- Duration for evidence of hair growth
- Minimum use duration to arrest hair fall
- Selection based on hair loss severity or baldness extent
Interaction
- Incompatibility with other topical agents altering stratum corneum
- Potential for orthostatic hypotension potentiation
Contraindications
- Cardiac abnormalities
- Age restrictions
- Restrictions on occlusive dressings or concurrent scalp medicines
- Specific scalp conditions
Side Effects
- Occurrence in clinical trials
- Minor dermatological reactions
- Possible dermatitis or hypertrichosis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoidance during pregnancy
- Avoidance during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased likelihood of scalp irritation
- Necessity to discontinue use if irritation persists or worsens
Overdose Effects
- Potential for increased systemic absorption
- Signs and symptoms of overdosage
- Management of fluid retention
- Control of clinically significant tachycardia
Therapeutic Class
- Other scalp preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light
- Keeping out of reach of children