Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is the less expensive minoxidil topical solution usp, 5% bottles have the same hair growth effect as the expensive brand rowgaine?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: If it is 5% minoxidil, then it is the same.
Answered 3/19/2015
5.3k views
Thank
Should work the same: Minoxidil is the active ingredient in the brand name rogaine, (minoxidil) so the generic preparation would be expected to work as well as the brand name.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am using minoxidil topical solution usp2% to my hairs for past 6 months.I had considerable improvement in hair grow, does it have any side effect ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I use topical tretinoin gel with minoxidil for hair growth. But there are accounts on the net claiming it causes hairloss. Please explain the truth.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have mild MVP with mild regurgitation. Is it safe for me to apply minoxidil topical solution for some hair loss?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is minoxidil safe enough to use?is it true that it causes increased hair growth on other body parts too. what are other side effects of minoxidil.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Will rogaine (minoxidil) for men cause excessive facial hair growth on women?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
In my case my hair loss in starting stage from further head and this heredity so can I use minoxidil topical solution USP 5% ?
I am a female, 24 yrs old with thin hair. Can I use minoxidil topical solution USP 5% chymotra to my scalp? Or it should be used only by men?
I am 30 years old with no facial hair and was wondering if i can use minoxidil topical USP 5% to grow some?
Can i use minoxidil solustion USP 5%to regrowth my hair..
Monoxidile topical solution USP 5. Can we use on face to grown hair and when we are using on face any side effects, please conform ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
