AGA 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.
AGA 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.
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 AGA
Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder
How to use AGA 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. AGA Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How AGA Tablet works
AGA 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 AGA Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
AGA Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AGA Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. AGA Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
AGA Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
AGA Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of AGA Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of AGA Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, AGA Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed AGA Tablet to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of AGA Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
AGA Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of AGA Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)
Patient concerns
Hair grow karne ke liye kya karna padega,give me some sugestion plz
Dr. Himanshu Gupta
Dermatology
Treatment depends on cause of hair loss, kindly send image of the affected area for advice regarding treatmentYou have grade 5 - AGA. Ideally hair transplant is the solution for you. For medicines, kindly consult a dermatologist near you
sir mai sugar pasent hon. mere aga 30y hai mere sex karne ki eccha bilkul nahi hota hai jisk karan hamare life khrab ho rahi mere pati rukha behavior karte hai. pl sir koi medcin bataye jisko.lete he turant sex kar saku pl sir.
Dr. Shyam Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hello PATIENT to 1mg. This problem is very common with diabetes patient. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, don't wear tight cloths, do pelvic kegal exercise, do lot of foreplay. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with no stress at all with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner while foreplay. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests
At this stage of menopause, I am taking Tab menopace and triple a cal tab. For my hair loss I would like to take tab Kera glow eva which is also multi vitamin tab. Should I continue with both tab or stop taking menopace tab and calcium tab. Thanks
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
No need to take the medicine for Hair loss. eat a well balanced diet and hair loss of upto 100 hairs per day is considered normal
What were the side-effects while using AGA Tablet?
No Side Effec*
67%
Sexual dysfun*
33%
*No Side Effect, Sexual dysfunction
How do you take AGA Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate AGA Tablet on price
Average
67%
Expensive
33%
FAQs
Does AGA Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?
Yes, AGA 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 AGA Tablet to stop hair loss?
Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking AGA Tablet if advised by your doctor.
If I increase the dose of AGA Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?
No, increasing the dose of AGA Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of AGA Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
Can the use of AGA Tablet affect my sex life?
Using AGA 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 AGA Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking AGA Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking AGA Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
For how long do I need to keep taking AGA Tablet?
You have to use AGA 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 AGA Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.
Can women take AGA Tablet?
No, AGA Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.
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