What is the difference between 5% Minoxidil and Extra Strength Rogaine?
All 5% minoxidil solutions are equivalent in terms of their ingredients. The packaging and applicator are often differnt, but the liquid inside the bottles is equivalent. The Generic formula is a lower cost option that contains the same amount of minoxidil as Extra Strength Rogaine. Under US Law, new drugs are allowed a protected sales period. During this period the Drug Company is allowed to recover the research and development costs of producing and testing a new formula.