Finasteride Tablets 5mg

Adult dose

As finasteride, take 5 mg orally once daily without regard to meals. Even if symptoms improve during treatment, a minimum of 6 months of therapy is necessary.

This medication should not be used in children or women. Particularly, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid direct contact with broken tablets of this medication because it may affect male fetuses. Mental health issues such as mood changes or depression have also been reported, so if you experience depressive symptoms or unusual behaviors while using this medication, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or genetic issues like lactose intolerance should avoid use. Patients with compromised liver function should use this medication with caution. Generally, this medication has few and temporary side effects, but adverse reactions such as sexual dysfunction, rash, and breast pain may occur. There have also been reports related to male breast cancer with long-term use, so caution is warranted. This medication may slightly increase the risk of prostate cancer, so men over 55 years old should undergo regular screening. This medication does not have significant interactions with other drugs, but it is advisable to consult a doctor if you are taking other medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women who may become pregnant should be careful when handling the drug. Safety for children has not been established, so it is not used in pediatric patients. Elderly patients can use it without special dosage adjustment, though their condition should be monitored closely. This medication may lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so caution is needed when interpreting test results. There are no specific treatments for overdose, but it's important to adhere to the recommended dosage. Finally, keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), hypersensitivity reactions, liver function abnormalities (with potential for jaundice), male breast cancer, increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer (Gleason score 8-10)

Mild side effects

• Depressed mood
• depression
• suicidal thoughts
• mood changes
• erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• decreased semen
• ejaculatory disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast pain

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not permit light exposure. Additionally, it is important to store the medication at room temperature, meaning between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the drug’s effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP × 3]