Can I Buy Generic Rogaine?
Rogaine® (
minoxidil) is a nonprescription medication approved to stimulate hair growth in people who have male or female pattern hair loss, known medically as androgenetic alopecia.
This medication is made by Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products. Rogaine solution products have come off-patent and are available as generic products. However,
Rogaine foam is currently under the protection of a patent that prevents any generic versions from being manufactured in the United States.
Generic Rogaine solution is available in the following strengths:
- Minoxidil solution 2% for men
- Minoxidil solution 5% for men (minoxidil extra strength)
- Minoxidil solution 2% for women.
Who Makes Generic Rogaine?
Generic Rogaine solution is made by several companies, including but not limited to:
- Actavis Group
- Avacor Products, LLC
- Perrigo Company.
Is Generic Minoxidil as Good as Rogaine?
With prescription medications, all generic versions must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns each generic a rating. An "AB" rating, for example, means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication.
Nonprescription products are not rated using this system. Therefore, it may be difficult to determine whether a generic nonprescription medication is equivalent to the brand-name product.
Generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers, dyes, or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with
allergies or sensitivities. Check the product label, or ask a pharmacist, if you are unsure about the ingredients.
If you are concerned about using generic Rogaine, ask your pharmacist to recommend a good generic product. Some manufacturers are more reliable than others, and your pharmacist can help you choose among the many products available.
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