Finasteride Tablet

Adult dose

As finasteride, take 5 mg orally once a day, irrespective of meals. Even if symptoms improve upon taking the medication, a minimum of 6 months of treatment is required.

This medication should not be used in children or women. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication; it is safe in an unbroken state due to its coating. During treatment, depression or mood changes may occur, so it is essential to monitor mental status closely and consult healthcare personnel if abnormalities arise. Patients with an allergy to this medication or its components, as well as children, women, and pregnant women, should not use this medication. This medication should also not be administered to those with lactose intolerance or certain genetic disorders. Patients with liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously. Generally, this medication has few side effects and is mild, but side effects related to sexual function may occur, and, rarely, gynecomastia or rash may develop. The relationship to male breast cancer with prolonged use is unclear, though caution is advised. This medication may increase the risk of prostate cancer, thus regular screenings are necessary. This medication has few interactions with other drugs, making it safe to take with most medications. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, as exposure during pregnancy may affect male fetuses. Safety in children has not been established, thus it is not used. Elderly patients can use this medication without special dosage adjustments. During treatment, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may change, necessitating careful interpretation of test results. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; however, no adverse reactions have been reported.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• difficulty breathing
• severe allergic reactions
• rash with high fever
• severe skin reactions

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• decreased ejaculate
• ejaculatory dysfunction
• gynecomastia
• breast tenderness
• rash
• myalgia
• muscle weakness
• depression

This medication should be stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, in a closed container that does not allow light or air passage. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication is maintained and deterioration is prevented.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)