Latisse is formulated in the laboratories of Allergan, Inc. It is an ophthalmic solution which is effective in treating hypotrichosis. Hypotrichosis was first noticed that was being treated by Lumigan, also an ophthalmic solution generated from Allergan, Inc. The bimatoprost in Lumigan worked treat the abnormal growth of hair especially in the eyelids, the eyelashes. With this extension of bimatoprost to hypotrichosis has made the Allergan to create or formulate a new drug which will only focus on hypotrichosis alone. Latisse it is.
With the popularity of Latisse to eyelash growth was the mass production of Latisse ophthalmic solution to suffice the many who wants to avail the product. However, with the amazing and effectiveness of Latisse to eyelash growth, it comes in an expensive packaging. Branded Latisse is somehow beyond the pocket of the mass. Such scenario motivated many pharmaceutical companies to produce latisse, not the branded one but Latisse generic.
With the availability of Latisse generic, issues aroused like which is more effective and better solution. Many doubts with the Latisse generic and would rather spend cash to branded Latisse than to settle to the generic. However, to some people, the arrival of Latisse generic is an answer to their plea. They would like to experience the Latisse’ wonders to their eyelashes yet in a very low price.
To answer which is more effective, of course since both have the same bimatoprost content, the effect of the branded Latisse and Latisse generic is the same. Hence, it will vary to one’s body reaction to the medicine. Actually, with all the medicines one has taken, the effectiveness of such medicine lies on how the body reacts to the medicines. So if the body gets used with the branded latisse, there might be some changes to experience when a Latisse generic is taken, likewise with Latisse generic.
As to what differs from both of the solution, well aside from the price and the packaging label, there is no more to mention. Of course, the Latisse generic is much cheaper than the branded one, because the expenses on the production of Latisse generic limits only to the chemicals needed and the patent of the original product. Unlike the branded Latisse, the cost during the formulation of the product is carried over to the price of the drug.
Since both branded and generic have bimatoprost as its active ingredient, also both shares the same side effects to cause to the users like swelling of the eyelids, reddening of the eyelids, and pigmentation of the skin surrounding the eyelids, dizziness and headache. Likewise with the application of the solution that it should be applied only to the upper eyelids, apply the solution with clean hands, never to touch the tip of the dropper or the applicator, if the solution has changed its color, ask some suggestions and clarifications but meanwhile stop the application. Consult your doctor prior to using Latisse and during Latisse medication if there are any serious changes to the applied area.