Prolide Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be administered to children or women, especially pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, should avoid contact with broken pieces of this medication. Exposure to the drug during pregnancy poses a risk of causing external genitalia abnormalities in male fetuses. There may be symptoms of depression or mood changes while taking this medication, and if such symptoms appear, a healthcare professional should be consulted. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or congenital lactose intolerance should not use it. Patients with poor liver function should use this drug cautiously, and side effects may include sexual dysfunction, gynecomastia, breast tenderness, and rash. Although there have been reports of male breast cancer occurring with long-term use, the direct correlation to this medication is not clearly established. This drug may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer, so appropriate prostate evaluations are needed before and during treatment. Patients should be informed that changes in sexual function, such as decreased ejaculate volume, erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido, may occur. This medication has minimal drug interactions, but any other medications being taken should be disclosed to the healthcare provider. Pregnant or nursing individuals should not take this medication, and women who may become pregnant should exercise special caution. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, therefore it should not be used in this population. Elderly patients can use this drug without special dosage adjustments, but caution should be taken for potential side effects. This medication can lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, which should be considered when interpreting PSA test results. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and the medication should be kept out of reach of children. Additionally, it should not be transferred to other containers, and it is important to read the product leaflet carefully and take it according to medical advice.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (including angioedema)
• rash
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• severe rash with fever
• blisters
• skin peeling

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that can block light, and should be kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Blue apple-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/PTP [100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging x 10)] (for export) 30 tablets/PTP [30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging x 3)]