Scalpina Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Generally, finasteride is taken orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily, with or without food. Therapeutic effects are usually observed after taking the medication for more than 3 months, and continuous use is recommended to maintain these effects. The duration of treatment and effectiveness should be evaluated continuously. If treatment is stopped, the therapeutic effect will fade within 12 months.

This medication should not be administered to children or women. In particular, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication, as its ingredients may pose a risk to a male fetus if absorbed through the skin. This medication can cause mental health issues such as depression or mood changes, so if you experience feelings of depression or suicidal thoughts during use, contact a healthcare professional immediately. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, individuals allergic to this medication or its components, and those taking other 5α-reductase inhibitors for certain prostate diseases should not use this medication. Patients with poor liver function or allergies to certain dyes should use this medication with caution. During the use of this medication, side effects related to sexual function, such as reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders, may occur, and if these symptoms are severe, dosing should be stopped and a doctor consulted. This medication has also been reported to cause side effects such as breast tenderness, breast enlargement, rash, headache, dizziness; any unusual symptoms should be reported to medical personnel. This medication may affect the risk of prostate cancer, so especially men over 55 should have regular prostate health screenings. Interactions with other medications are minimal, but if you are taking other medications, inform your doctor or pharmacist. Animal studies during pregnancy have confirmed that this medication may cause reproductive organ abnormalities in male fetuses; therefore, pregnant women should not take or handle this medication. This medication is not recommended for nursing women, and safety in children has not been established. Specific dosage adjustments are not required for older adults, but research on effectiveness is insufficient. Care should be taken in interpreting prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test results while taking this medication. There is no specific treatment for overdose, and it should be kept out of reach of children. Although no special risks were confirmed in carcinogenic studies, extended use should be followed according to a physician's guidance.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash, severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

• Depressed mood
• depression
• suicidal thoughts
• mood changes
• reduced libido
• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculation disorder (reduced semen)
• breast tenderness
• breast enlargement
• testicular pain

This medication should be stored in a sealed container, avoiding moisture, at a temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain its effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Brownish-red, biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/PTP * 2)