Finasteride

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Finasteride Uses

Finasteride is used in the treatment of hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia. It treats early forms of male pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia).

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How Finasteride works

Finasteride 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.

Common side effects of Finasteride

Decreased libido, Decreased semen volume, Impotence

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Medicine brands for Finasteride

Finast

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹101 to ₹1008

3 variant(s)

Finax

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Canixa Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹88 to ₹88

1 variant(s)

Fintross

Albatross Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹37 to ₹37

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Finasteride

Your doctor has prescribed Finasteride 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 Finasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
Finasteride 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 Finasteride.