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Finasteride 1mg Tablet

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HAB Pharma

SALT COMPOSITION

Finasteride (1mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Finasteride 1mg Tablet is used to treat hair loss in men. It is used to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss with male pattern baldness (gradual thinning of hair with receding hairline or thinning on the top of the head). This medicine is not indicated in women and children.

Finasteride 1mg Tablet is to be taken by mouth with or without food. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken as per prescription. An overdose of it may cause harm to your health. It is better to take the medicine at the same time each day and it must be swallowed as a whole. It may take some time for the medicine to act upon the symptoms, so it is important to take the medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

This medicine is usually well tolerated. However, it may cause some mild sexual side effects such as low decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorder. Some people may also experience allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, and swelling of the lips or face. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor without delay.

Before starting the treatment, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health condition.

Uses of Finasteride Tablet

Hair loss

Benefits of Finasteride Tablet

In Hair loss

Hair loss, especially male pattern baldness, leads to a gradual thinning of hair and a receding hairline. Finasteride 1mg Tablet helps slow down hair loss and promotes regrowth, improving hair density and appearance over time.

Side effects of Finasteride Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Finasteride

Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder

How to use Finasteride Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Finasteride 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Finasteride Tablet works

Finasteride 1mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the body's production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Finasteride 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Finasteride 1mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Finasteride 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Finasteride 1mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Finasteride 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving

SAFE

Finasteride 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Finasteride 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Finasteride 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
However, Finasteride 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.

What if you forget to take Finasteride Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Finasteride 1mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

Finasteride 1mg Tablet is used to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss in men with male pattern baldness (gradual thinning of hair with receding hairline or thinning on the top of the head).
It can take 3 months or longer to see full benefits.
Pregnant women, women of childbearing age, or those trying to conceive must not even touch crushed or broken capsules.
If you discontinue the medicine, you may lose the hair you grew while on it.
Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Finasteride 1mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)

FAQs

Does Finasteride 1mg Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?

Yes, Finasteride 1mg Tablet increases hair count, thickness of hair, and length of hair. In totality, this medicine enhances the appearance of the scalp after treatment.

How long does it take for Finasteride 1mg Tablet to stop hair loss?

Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking Finasteride 1mg Tablet if advised by your doctor.

If I increase the dose of Finasteride 1mg Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?

No, increasing the dose of Finasteride 1mg Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of Finasteride 1mg Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.

Can the use of Finasteride 1mg Tablet affect my sex life?

Using Finasteride 1mg Tablet may very rarely cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain erection and decreased amount of semen production. Consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms, as these may affect your sexual life.

Are the side effects of Finasteride 1mg Tablet permanent?

No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking Finasteride 1mg Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking Finasteride 1mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.

For how long do I need to keep taking Finasteride 1mg Tablet?

You have to use Finasteride 1mg Tablet continuously to sustain its benefits. If treatment is stopped, the beneficial effects begin to reverse within 6 months of stopping it. Further, within 9 to 12 months of stopping Finasteride 1mg Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.

Can women take Finasteride 1mg Tablet?

No, Finasteride 1mg Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.

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