Finagen Tablet 5 mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

For finasteride, orally administer 5 mg once daily without regard to meals. Even if symptoms improve, a minimum treatment duration of 6 months is required.

This medication should not be used by children or women. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication; however, contact with the active ingredient is avoided if the medication is handled normally as it is coated. Depression or mood changes may occur during the use of this medication, so mental status should be closely monitored and any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare provider. This medication should not be used if there is a known allergy to it or its ingredients. Patients with liver function problems should use this medication with caution. This medication may cause side effects related to sexual function, including erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders. Rare reports have linked long-term use to the occurrence of breast cancer, although a clear association has not been established. The risk of high-grade prostate cancer may increase while taking this medication, so regular examinations and following a doctor’s instructions are necessary. No special interactions with other medications are known, but if there are other medications being taken, the healthcare provider should be informed. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take or handle this medication, especially pregnant women should be cautious as it may affect a male fetus. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, hence it is not used in this population. Older adults can use this medication without special dose adjustment; however, caution is needed if adverse reactions occur. This medication may reduce prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so this should be considered when interpreting test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose; it should be kept out of children's reach. Additionally, transferring to another container is not advisable for maintaining quality and safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face) → severe allergic reaction

Mild side effects

Erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, reduced ejaculate volume, ejaculation disorders, breast enlargement, breast tenderness, rash, myalgia, muscle weakness, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, testicular pain, blood in semen, male infertility, dyspepsia, constipation, gastrointestinal disturbances (heartburn), thirst, itching, numbness in both hands, headache, fatigue, dizziness, otitis media, abnormal liver function

This medication should be stored in a light-protective, tightly sealed container and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [(10 tablets/PTP X 3)]