EUROPHINA Tablet (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As finasteride, take 5 mg orally once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve during treatment, a minimum treatment duration of 6 months is necessary.

This medication should not be used in children or women, and especially pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should avoid contact with broken pieces of this drug. During the use of this medication, depression or mood changes may occur, so it is essential to consult a healthcare professional immediately if any psychiatric symptoms arise. It should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity or certain genetic lactose intolerance, and caution should be exercised in patients with liver dysfunction. This drug generally has minor and temporary side effects, but care should be taken as sexual dysfunction or breast-related abnormal symptoms may occur. Long-term use has been reported to increase the risk of male breast cancer or high-grade prostate cancer, so regular check-ups and following medical advice are necessary. This drug has minimal interactions with other medications, but it is essential to inform healthcare personnel of any other medications being taken during usage. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, particularly because it can affect male fetuses during pregnancy. Safety in children has not been established, so it should not be prescribed to them. Elderly patients can use it without specific dose adjustments, but they should consult healthcare professionals based on their physical condition. This medication may alter prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so this should be considered during check-ups; if there is a continuous increase in PSA levels, consult a healthcare professional. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but adherence to the recommended dosage is crucial, and it must be kept out of reach of children. Additionally, it is safer to store the medication in its original packaging and not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• reduced ejaculate
• ejaculation disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• myasthenia
• depression

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container that protects it from light. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets × 3)/PTP