Tropin Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As finasteride, take 5 mg once daily orally with or without food. Even if symptoms improve during treatment, a minimum of 6 months of treatment is necessary.

This medication should not be administered to children and women. Especially, women who are pregnant or at risk of pregnancy should avoid touching broken pieces of this medication. This drug is coated and will not normally expose the active ingredient when handled properly, but it can be hazardous if broken or crushed. Depression or mood changes may occur while taking this medication; therefore, if these symptoms develop, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or with liver function abnormalities should avoid or use it with caution. Generally, this medication is well tolerated, but adverse effects related to sexual function such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders have been reported, so please consult a physician if these symptoms occur. Long-term use has been associated with reports of gynecomastia or breast tenderness, and rarely breast cancer, so regular check-ups might be necessary. This medication may affect the risk of prostate cancer, so men over the age of 55 should take it under regular examination and medical advice. This drug has minimal drug interactions, but if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your physician or pharmacist. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and special caution should be taken by pregnant women. Safety in pediatric patients has not been confirmed, therefore it should not be administered to children. Elderly patients can take this medication without special dosage adjustment, but it is advisable to consult a physician based on health status. This medication may lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so this should be considered when interpreting PSA test results. There are no specific treatments for overdose, but adherence to the recommended dosage is advised, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Transferring the medication to another container is not advisable for maintenance of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), rash (severe cutaneous adverse reactions), difficulty breathing, liver function abnormality (liver function impairment reported), suicidal thoughts (related to mood changes and depression), hypersensitivity

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• decreased semen volume
• ejaculation disorders
• gynecomastia
• breast tenderness
• rash
• itching
• muscle pain
• myasthenia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that blocks light, and it is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be well maintained and degradation can be prevented.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)