Finasteride Tablet 1 mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Generally, finasteride is administered orally at a dose of 1 mg once a day, and it can be taken regardless of meals. Generally, it takes more than 3 months of intake to see therapeutic effects, and continuous use is recommended to maintain these effects. Treatment duration and efficacy should be continually evaluated. If consumption is stopped, the therapeutic effects will disappear within 12 months.

This medication should not be administered to children or women. Especially, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this drug. The components can be absorbed through the skin and pose a risk to male fetuses. During the use of this medication, mood changes such as feelings of depression or suicidal thoughts may occur, and patients should be closely monitored. If these symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, patients allergic to this drug or its components, patients taking other specific medications, and patients with lactose intolerance or allergies to soybean oil, peanuts should not use this medication. Those with liver dysfunction or lipid metabolism disorders such as hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, pancreatitis should use this medication with caution. This drug may cause side effects related to sexual function, such as reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders. Most of these symptoms resolve after discontinuation of the drug, but if they persist, consultation with healthcare professionals is advised. Furthermore, side effects such as breast tenderness, enlargement, rash, muscle pain, and depression have also been reported, so it is important to inform a doctor immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. This medication may affect prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so caution is required in interpreting test results when undergoing PSA testing. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but serious side effects have not been reported. When storing, keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container. This drug has a low likelihood of interactions with multiple medications; therefore, caution is generally not required when used with other drugs. Pregnant women should not take or come into contact with this medication, and nursing mothers are also advised against its use. There is no need for dosage adjustments in the elderly; however, adequate research on its effects has not been conducted, so caution is warranted. This medication is used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia, and patients should inform their doctors immediately if they experience changes or pain in the breasts, or lumps during treatment. There may be a decrease in ejaculate volume during treatment, but this is known not to significantly affect normal sexual function. Lastly, rare side effects have been reported with long-term use of this medication, necessitating regular check-ups and consultations with healthcare professionals.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of lips, tongue, throat, and face)

Mild side effects

• Reduced libido
• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculation disorder
• decreased semen volume
• breast tenderness
• breast enlargement
• testicular pain
• hematuria
• muscle pain
• myasthenia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Brownish yellow, double-sided, convex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*3), 90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*9)