Mycia Tablet (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Typically, finasteride is administered orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily, irrespective of meals. There is no evidence that increasing the dosage increases efficacy. Generally, treatment effect can be observed after taking the medication for at least 3 months, and continuous use is recommended to maintain the treatment effect. The treatment duration and efficacy should be evaluated continuously. If treatment is discontinued, the therapeutic effect will disappear within 12 months.

This medication should not be used by children and women. Specifically, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication, as it may pose a risk to male fetuses. During treatment, depression or mood changes may occur; if feeling depressed or having suicidal thoughts, immediate consultation with a medical professional is necessary. Pregnant women must not take this medication, as it poses a risk of abnormalities in male fetal genitalia. Individuals allergic to this medication or its components should not use it, and it is also advisable not to administer it if taking other similar medications. Patients with liver function issues should use this medication with caution. This medication may cause sexual side effects such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders. If these symptoms occur, consulting a doctor is necessary; in most cases, symptoms recover after discontinuation of the medication. Rarely, side effects such as breast tenderness or enlargement, skin rash, muscle pain, depression, and anxiety have also been reported, so notify healthcare professionals if these symptoms appear. For those taking this medication long-term, rare occurrences of breast cancer have been reported; therefore, if changes such as lumps, pain, or discharge in the breasts occur, inform a doctor immediately. There are relatively few drug interactions with this medication, but if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist. During treatment, blood test results, particularly the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, may decrease, so caution is needed when interpreting test results. There are no specific antidotes for overdose; thus, it is crucial to adhere strictly to the dosage, and if an overdose occurs, contact medical facilities immediately. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers to ensure quality preservation.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), severe allergic reactions, breast cancer, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe neurological symptoms (suicidal thoughts), severe edema or urinary disturbances

Mild side effects

• Decreased libido
• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculation disorder
• decreased ejaculate
• breast tenderness
• breast enlargement
• testicular pain
• blood in ejaculation
• anxiety
• muscle pain

This medication should be stored in a place that avoids moisture, and the temperature should be maintained between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Additionally, to maintain efficacy, it should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air from entering.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow, biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP * 3)