Finar 1mg Tablet

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Finar 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.

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General Information

Contains

Finasteride (1mg)

Marketer

Yaher Pharma

Storage

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Product introduction

Finar 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 Finar Tablet

Hair loss

Benefits of Finar Tablet

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

Side effects of Finar 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 Finar

Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder

How to use Finar 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. Finar 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Finar Tablet works

Finar 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.

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Quick tips

Finar 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 Finar 1mg Tablet.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Finar 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.
Finar 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Finar 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.
Finar 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving

SAFE

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Finar 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 Finar 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
However, Finar 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, Finar 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 Finar 1mg Tablet to stop hair loss?

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

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

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

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

Using Finar 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 Finar 1mg Tablet permanent?

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

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

You have to use Finar 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 Finar 1mg Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.

Can women take Finar 1mg Tablet?

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)

References

Westfall TC, WestfallIn DP. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 308.
Chrousos GP. The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 723.
Robertson DB, maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1063.
Finasteride. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; 1992 [revised Jan. 2014]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Finasteride [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Dublin, Ireland: Careforsons Ireland Limited; 2022.

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Marketer details

Name: Yaher Pharma
Address: Old No 70/3 New No 201, Mettu Street, Ayanavaram, Chennai - 600023, Near Christian Assemble Church

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Finar Tablet

Benefits of Finar Tablet

Side effects of Finar Tablet

How to use Finar Tablet

How Finar Tablet works

All substitutes for Finar 1mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

Are the side effects of Finar 1mg Tablet permanent?

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

Can women take Finar 1mg Tablet?

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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