Monastin Tablet (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Generally, finasteride is administered orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily, and can be taken regardless of meals. It usually requires at least 3 months of administration to see therapeutic effects, and it is recommended to continue taking it to maintain the therapeutic effect. If treatment is discontinued, therapeutic effects will disappear within 12 months.

This medication should not be used by children and women. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication as its components may be absorbed through the skin and harm a male fetus. This medication may cause mental health issues such as depression or mood changes, so if these symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor immediately. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should never take this medication, and patients who are allergic to this medication should also avoid it. Additionally, patients taking other similar medications or those with lactose intolerance, soybean oil allergies, or peanut allergies should not take this medication. Patients with liver dysfunction or lipid metabolism abnormalities should use this medication carefully and adjust dosages under the supervision of a physician as necessary. While taking this medication, side effects related to sexual function such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or ejaculation disorders may occur, and if these symptoms persist or worsen, you should consult your doctor. Also, unusual reactions such as breast pain or enlargement, testicular pain may be reported, so it is important to notify healthcare professionals immediately if these symptoms occur. An increased risk of prostate cancer has been reported, so men over 55 years of age should regularly undergo check-ups and PSA level tests to monitor their condition. This medication is unlikely to interact with other drugs, but if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Animal studies during pregnancy have documented reproductive anomalies in male fetuses, so this medication should never be administered to pregnant women. The safety for lactating women has not been confirmed, so this medication is not administered to women. This medication is not to be administered to children, and although elderly patients do not require dosage adjustments, there is a lack of research on its effectiveness in this group. During treatment with this medication, blood test results, particularly PSA levels, may decrease, so caution is needed in interpreting test results. As there is no specific antidote in case of overdose, it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and store it out of the reach of children. Transferring this medication to another container may cause deterioration of quality or accidents, so it is recommended to store it in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash (especially when accompanied by fever), severe swelling, severe allergic reactions, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest tightness

Mild side effects

• Mood alterations
• depression
• suicidal thoughts
• decreased libido
• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculation disorders
• breast tenderness
• breast enlargement
• testicular pain
• hematuria

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is essential to store it at a cool temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Brownish yellow, biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*3)