Damo Care Tablet (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Typically, for finasteride, 1 mg is taken orally once daily, and it can be taken regardless of meals. Generally, treatment effects can be observed after taking it for more than 3 months, and continuous use is recommended to maintain treatment efficacy. The treatment duration and effectiveness should be evaluated continuously. If the medication is stopped, the treatment effect will disappear within 12 months.

This medication should not be used by children and women. Particularly, 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 the course of taking this medication, feelings of depression or mood changes may occur; if these symptoms arise, it is important to consult a healthcare professional immediately. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as those allergic to this medication or its components, should not take this medication. Patients with liver function abnormalities should use this medication with caution, and it can be used in the elderly without special dose adjustments, although its efficacy for this group has not been established. This medication may lead to sexual dysfunction, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory disorders; if these symptoms appear, it is important to stop taking the medication or consult with healthcare professionals. If there are changes or pain in the breasts or formation of lumps, prompt medical attention is required. This medication may affect the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in blood tests, so caution should be exercised when interpreting test results. There is no specific antidote for overdose; however, serious side effects may occur, so it is recommended to visit a medical institution immediately. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is not advisable to transfer it to another container for quality and safety reasons. There are no significant interactions reported with other medications, but it is important to inform healthcare providers about any other medications being taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including severe swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash (including severe rash), severe cutaneous adverse reactions, severe allergic reactions, depression, suicidal thoughts, mood alterations, angioedema, hives, skin reactions, liver abnormalities (jaundice) related symptoms are not clearly defined but patients with liver function abnormalities should be cautious; severe neurological symptoms have not been reported but psychiatric symptoms (depression, suicidal thoughts)

Mild side effects

Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders (decreased ejaculate), breast tenderness, breast enlargement, testicular pain, hematospermia, orgasm dysfunction, male infertility and decreased semen quality, breast cancer, heartburn, dizziness, headache, palpitations, elevated liver enzyme levels, rash, itching, myalgia, myasthenia, anxiety

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container, kept away from humid areas, and stored at temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the efficacy of the medication safely.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow, biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)], For domestic use - 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 9)]