Hanol Finasteride Tablet

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg of finasteride orally once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve upon administration, treatment for at least 6 months is necessary.

This medication should not be used by children and women, and in particular, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should avoid touching broken pieces of this medication. This medication can cause mental health issues such as mood changes or depression, and in severe cases, thoughts of suicide. If such symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. Persons with allergies to this medication or its constituents should not use it, and patients with certain genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance should also avoid administration. Patients with liver function impairment or allergies to specific coloring agents should use this medication with caution. While this medication generally has mild and transient side effects, it may cause sexual dysfunction (such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, difficulties in ejaculation), so caution is needed. Long-term use has rarely been reported to result in serious side effects such as breast cancer, therefore regular check-ups may be necessary. This medication may increase the risk of prostate cancer, thus appropriate tests should be conducted to closely monitor the condition before and during treatment. This medication generally has minimal interactions with other drugs, but inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Pregnant women or nursing mothers should not take this medication, and pregnant women should be aware of the risks to male fetuses. The safety and efficacy in children have not been established, therefore it should not be administered to children. Elderly patients can use it without special dose adjustments, but their condition should be closely monitored. This medication reduces prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so caution is needed when interpreting PSA test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose, but it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face)

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• reduced ejaculate
• ejaculation difficulties
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• weakness
• depression

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that effectively blocks light. Additionally, to maintain the medication's effectiveness, it should be stored at room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Blue apple-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/PTP x 2)