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Aytu BioScience Consumer Health Subsidiary Launches Regoxidine(R), an FDA Approved Hair Regrowth Treatment Foam that Contains 5% Minoxidil and Targets Over 11 Million U.S. Consumers Who Purchased Hair Regrowth Products in 2019
ENGLEWOOD, CO / ACCESSWIRE / April 13, 2020 / Aytu BioScience, Inc. (NASDAQ:AYTU), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing novel
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[{"type":"text","content":"ENGLEWOOD, CO / ACCESSWIRE / April 13, 2020 / Aytu BioScience, Inc. (NASDAQ:AYTU), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing novel products that address significant patient needs announced today the launch of Regoxidine®, an over-the-counter foam formulation of minoxidil available for use by both men and women. Regoxidine® is indicated for hair treatment and regrowth and is available through the company's recently acquired, wholly-owned subsidiary Innovus Pharmaceuticals. Regoxidine® is a branded alternative to hair regrowth treatment Rogaine®.Regoxidine® is available for purchase through the product's website regoxidine.com. The product is also available through its Beyond Human® marketing and sales platform and through Amazon. Over 11 million Americans purchased and used hair regrowth products in 2019.Regoxidine® for Men and Regoxidine® for Women are the second and third FDA-approved, over-the-counter drugs Innovus Pharmaceuticals has launched to date following the launch of FlutiCare® (fluticasone propionate 50 mcg nasal spray) in 2017. FlutiCare is indicated to treat nasal and allergy-related symptoms.Josh Disbrow, Chief Executive Officer of Aytu BioScience, commented, \"We are excited about the launch of Regoxidine® OTC and the expansion of our consumer health product portfolio. Regoxidine® represents the first consumer product launch since completing the merger between Aytu and Innovus, and the consumer health team will continue its focus on developing and launching new products that address large segments of consumers. Through the expansion of the over-the-counter product portfolio, and the growth of our existing prescription and consumer healthcare products, we anticipate continued revenue growth with strong contribution from both of Aytu's business segments, expected to accelerate our path to profitability.\"About Regoxidine® 5% Minoxidil Foam for Men and WomenRegoxidine® is a topical foam containing 5% minoxidil that is approved by the FDA as a hair regrowth treatment and is used to grow hair on the top of the scalp. The active ingredient is 5% minoxidil and is comparable to the Rogaine®* line of similar products from Johnson & Johnson. The product comes in a 60g canister and will be sold as a 90-day supply for men and as a 120-day supply for women. Regoxidine® is available as a foam for men and wom...