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Finpecia Tablet

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Product introduction

Finpecia 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.

Finpecia Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men

Uses of Finpecia Tablet

Benefits of Finpecia Tablet

In Treatment of Hair loss

Finpecia 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 Finpecia 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 Finpecia

  • Decreased libido
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Ejaculation disorder

How to use Finpecia 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. Finpecia Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Finpecia Tablet works

Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Finpecia Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
Finpecia Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Finpecia Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finpecia Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Finpecia Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Finpecia 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

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hair fall tablet name and shampoo i used finpecia tablet but hair fall why my age is 36
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Tab keraglo men at night for few days
I am suffering from male pattern baldness. I want to know which treatment will help and should I take finpecia for that.
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
I can understand your problem but as you are suffering from hormone mediated hair loss what we call androgenetic alopecia in medical terms, you need to understand that there is no permanent solution to this condition. you can apply Minoxidil 5% lotion 1 ml twice daily over dry scalp for 3 months. You have to apply Minoxidil for long period of time for new hair and also continue it as long as you wish for hairs.
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FAQs

Does Finpecia Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?

Yes, Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet to stop hair loss?

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

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

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

Can the use of Finpecia Tablet affect my sex life?

Using Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet permanent?

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

For how long do I need to keep taking Finpecia Tablet?

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

Can women take Finpecia Tablet?

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

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Country of origin: India

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