What's the difference between Minoxidil and Rogaine?

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Is Minoxidil and Rogaine the same thing?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

There is no significant difference between Rogaine and topical minoxidil.  Rogaine is a brand name.  Minoxidil is a generic name.

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS · Answer

Rogaine is a brand name for minoxidil. Minoxidil can be purchased in varying strengths from 2% to 5% liquid or foam.  Minoxidil can be helpful in male/female pattern hair loss when used consistently and as directed (2 x per day) . It is best used as part of an overall program that attacks the problem from different angles. (Capillus 272)

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Rogaine is a popular brand name. The generic drug is called minoxidil. Many companies make minoxidil. Rogaine is the only producer of the foam formulation right now.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Rogaine is the name brand. Minoxidil is the generic form. They both work the absolute same. Generic is the more affordable option.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

These are the same medications, Rogaine being a brand name for minoxidil made by Upjohn pharmaceuticals.

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