Prosta Tablet (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As Finasteride, administer 5 mg once daily orally without regard to meals. Even if symptoms improve, a minimum of 6 months of treatment is necessary.

This medication should not be used in children or women. Specifically, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should be careful not to touch broken pieces of this medication. Depressive mood or mental changes, such as depression, may occur during treatment with this drug; consult a healthcare professional immediately if these symptoms arise. Patients who are allergic to this medication or have issues with lactose breakdown should not take it. Caution should be exercised when using this drug in individuals with liver function abnormalities. Generally, this medication has few side effects and is well-tolerated, but sexual function-related issues may occur, and some patients may experience breast enlargement or rashes. Rare reports have been associated with breast cancer during long-term use; caution is advised. There may be a slight increase in the risk of prostate cancer during treatment, necessitating regular check-ups. This medication has no major interactions with other drugs, but it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before use. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, as it may affect male fetuses during pregnancy. Safety and efficacy have not been confirmed for use in children. The elderly may use it without special dose adjustments. This medication can lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so care should be taken in interpreting PSA test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose, but it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage. Keep out of reach of children and take care not to transfer the medication to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), severe allergic reactions, rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, shortness of breath, liver abnormalities (liver function issues and jaundice), sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, generalized severe swelling, blood

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• reduced libido
• reduced semen volume
• ejaculation disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rashes
• muscle pain
• myasthenia
• depression

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture and is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way maintains the drug's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Blue apple-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×3)