Finasteride 1mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Finasteride 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.
Finasteride 1mg Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men
Finasteride 1mg Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men
Uses of Finasteride Tablet
Benefits of Finasteride Tablet
In Treatment of Hair loss
Finasteride 1mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair to regrow. It stops the production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is considered a safe medicine. Regrowth of hair can be beneficial to your mood, self-esteem as well as your appearance, but you need to use it regularly to get the benefits.
Side effects of Finasteride 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 Finasteride
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
How to use Finasteride 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. Finasteride 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Finasteride Tablet works
Finasteride 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 Finasteride 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Finasteride 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Finasteride 1mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Finasteride 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Finasteride 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
Finasteride 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Finasteride 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finasteride 1mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Finasteride 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Finasteride 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
However, Finasteride 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Finasteride 1mg Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?
Yes, Finasteride 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 Finasteride 1mg Tablet to stop hair loss?
Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking Finasteride 1mg Tablet if advised by your doctor.
If I increase the dose of Finasteride 1mg Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?
No, increasing the dose of Finasteride 1mg Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of Finasteride 1mg Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
Can the use of Finasteride 1mg Tablet affect my sex life?
Using Finasteride 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 Finasteride 1mg Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking Finasteride 1mg Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking Finasteride 1mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
For how long do I need to keep taking Finasteride 1mg Tablet?
You have to use Finasteride 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 Finasteride 1mg Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.
Can women take Finasteride 1mg Tablet?
No, Finasteride 1mg Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.
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