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Can I Take Tugain For Hair Loss While Breast Feeding?

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This is Mythily from Bangalore, India, I am 30 years old. I have thinning hair which has aggrevated after my second pregnancy. I have a 4 month old baby. I want to koow if I can use TUGAIN while brestfeeding
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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use of minoxidil during lactation should be with caution.Topical minoxidil pose low risk to the breastfed infant.No hypertrichosis or other abnormal signs has yet been reported in breastfeeding infants of mother on minoxidil.but baby should be cautiously monitored for any danger sign and should sought consultation as required.thank you.
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Can I Take Tugain For Hair Loss While Breast Feeding?

use of minoxidil during lactation should be with caution.Topical minoxidil pose low risk to the breastfed infant.No hypertrichosis or other abnormal signs has yet been reported in breastfeeding infants of mother on minoxidil.but baby should be cautiously monitored for any danger sign and should sought consultation as required.thank you.