Tugain 5% 60 mL Solution

Tugain 5% 60 mL Solution is a topical hair-loss medicine that contains minoxidil 5% in each 60 mL bottle. It belongs to the vasodilator class and is used on the scalp to help treat hereditary hair loss, including male-pattern and some female-pattern thinning when a clinician recommends it. This Tugain 5% 60 mL Solution is applied directly to the scalp rather than taken by mouth. It is sold in a strip/box of 10 bottles.

How it works: Minoxidil in Tugain 5% 60 mL Solution helps increase blood flow around hair follicles and may push follicles into a growth phase. With regular scalp use, it can help slow shedding and support thicker-looking hair over time.

The 5% strength is a higher-concentration minoxidil solution than Tugain 2% Solution, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a stronger scalp treatment for more significant thinning or when a lower strength has not been enough. It is not automatically better for everyone, and the stronger solution can also be more likely to cause scalp irritation or unwanted facial hair growth in sensitive users. Tugain 10% Solution is an even stronger sibling product and is typically reserved for carefully selected patients.

• Hereditary hair loss
• Male-pattern baldness
• Scalp thinning
• Hair shedding reduction
• Hair regrowth support when prescribed

• Use only on the scalp as directed; Tugain 5% 60 mL Solution is not for swallowing.
• Apply to a clean, dry scalp and part the hair so the solution reaches the thinning area.
• Measure the amount exactly as your doctor or the label directs; do not use extra solution to speed up results.
• Wash your hands after applying, and avoid getting the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Let the scalp dry completely before using a hair dryer, styling products, or going to bed.
• Do not shampoo the scalp immediately after application unless your prescriber gives different directions.

Each bottle of Tugain 5% 60 mL Solution contains minoxidil 5% for topical use, which is a stronger scalp concentration than the 2% version. The usual frequency is applied to the affected scalp area as directed by a doctor, commonly once or twice daily depending on the prescribed plan. Do not use more than the amount your clinician recommends; the exact daily maximum should be set by the prescriber for this 5% solution.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Minoxidil may include:

• Scalp irritation or itching, which may be more noticeable with the 5% strength
• Dry scalp or flaking
• Redness at the application site
• Temporary increased hair shedding at the start of treatment
• Unwanted hair growth on nearby skin if the solution spreads
• Mild burning or stinging of the scalp

• Use only if a clinician has determined that the 5% strength is appropriate for you.
• Do not apply to irritated, sunburned, infected, or broken scalp skin unless your doctor specifically says to.
• Be careful if you have heart disease, blood pressure problems, or a history of palpitations.
• Stop and seek medical advice if you develop chest pain, swelling, or a rapid heartbeat.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and other mucous membranes.
• Use caution with hair coloring, perms, or other scalp chemicals, which may increase irritation.
• Keep the solution away from open flames or heat sources if the product contains alcohol or other flammable ingredients.

• Other minoxidil products used at the same time
• Blood pressure medicines, especially if they can lower blood pressure further
• Vasodilators or medicines for chest pain
• Topical scalp products that irritate the skin, including strong alcohol-based products
• Some hair treatments such as harsh chemical dyes or relaxers that may worsen scalp irritation

Store Tugain 5% 60 mL Solution tightly closed at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.