Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss in men. At a certain dosage, it promotes hair growth, while at a different dosage this medicine relieves the symptoms of BPH.
Finaone HC 2.5mg 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 decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorder. 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. It is usually not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless prescribed by the doctor.
Finaone HC 2.5mg 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 decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorder. 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. It is usually not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Finaone HC Tablet
Side effects of Finaone HC 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 Finaone HC
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
How to use Finaone HC 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. Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Finaone HC Tablet works
Finaone HC 2.5mg 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. It also blocks the hormone mediated enlargement of prostate.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Finaone HC 2.5mg 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 Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
However, Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
What if you forget to take Finaone HC Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Finaone HC 2.5mg 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.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Finaone HC 2.5mg 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 Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Finaone HC 2.5mg 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 Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)
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