X-pecia 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.
X-pecia 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.
Hair loss, especially male pattern baldness, leads to a gradual thinning of hair and a receding hairline. X-pecia 1mg Tablet helps slow down hair loss and promotes regrowth, improving hair density and appearance over time.
Side effects of X-pecia 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 X-pecia
Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder
How to use X-pecia 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. X-pecia 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How X-pecia Tablet works
X-pecia 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 X-pecia 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
X-pecia 1mg 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. X-pecia 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of X-pecia 1mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. X-pecia 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
X-pecia 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
X-pecia 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of X-pecia 1mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of X-pecia 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, X-pecia 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
What if you forget to take X-pecia Tablet?
If you miss a dose of X-pecia 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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X-pecia 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 X-pecia 1mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)
Patient concerns
Hair loss & dandruff problem
Dr. Atula Gupta
Dermatology
Hair loss - tab. Keraglo men once daily for X 1 month.For dandruff- Keraglo AD shampoo thrice a week. sebowash shampoo once weekly .
What were the side-effects while using X-pecia 1mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
67%
Sexual dysfun*
11%
Erectile dysf*
11%
Decreased lib*
11%
*No Side Effect, Sexual dysfunction, Erectile dysfunction, Decreased libido
How do you take X-pecia Tablet?
With food
89%
With or witho*
11%
*With or without food
Please rate X-pecia 1mg Tablet on price
Average
61%
Not Expensive
28%
Expensive
11%
FAQs
Does X-pecia 1mg Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?
Yes, X-pecia 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 X-pecia 1mg Tablet to stop hair loss?
Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking X-pecia 1mg Tablet if advised by your doctor.
If I increase the dose of X-pecia 1mg Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?
No, increasing the dose of X-pecia 1mg Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of X-pecia 1mg Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
Can the use of X-pecia 1mg Tablet affect my sex life?
Using X-pecia 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 X-pecia 1mg Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking X-pecia 1mg Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking X-pecia 1mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
For how long do I need to keep taking X-pecia 1mg Tablet?
You have to use X-pecia 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 X-pecia 1mg Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.
Can women take X-pecia 1mg Tablet?
No, X-pecia 1mg Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.
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