Il Yang Finasteride Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in children or women. In particular, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid touching broken pieces of this medication due to potential effects on the external genitalia of male fetuses. Mood changes or depressive symptoms may occur, so if these symptoms arise, consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. Patients allergic to this medication or its components, women, children, and pregnant women should not use it. Caution should be exercised in patients with liver function issues. Generally, this medication has mild and temporary side effects, but erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders may occur. Rare reports associated with breast cancer have been noted with long-term use, so monitoring is needed. This medication may increase the risk of certain high-grade prostate cancer, so men over 55 require regular examinations. There are no significant interactions with other drugs, but patients should inform their healthcare provider of any current medications before use. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and exposure during pregnancy may pose risks to the fetus. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established; therefore, it is not used in pediatric populations. Elderly patients can use it without special dose adjustments. This medication can lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so caution is needed when interpreting PSA test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose, but recommended dosages should be adhered to. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), breast cancer, liver dysfunction (jaundice), suicidal thoughts, severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• decreased seminal fluid
• ejaculation disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• myasthenia
• depression

This medication should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light and in an airtight container. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance

Blue, round, film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP