CMP Finasteride Tablet 5mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As Finasteride, administer 5 mg orally once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve during treatment, a minimum of 6 months of therapy is required.

It is very important that this medication is not used in children or women. Especially, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken or crushed pieces of this medication as it may harm male fetuses. During the use of this medication, there may be occurrences of depression or mood changes, so if such symptoms arise, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Patients with allergic reactions or certain genetic disorders should not take this medication. Patients with liver dysfunction or lipid metabolism disorders should use this medication with caution, consulting a doctor if necessary. While this medication generally has fewer side effects and good tolerance, issues related to sexual function, breast enlargement, rashes, etc., may occur. With long-term use, there could be a rare association with male breast cancer, thus regular check-ups are needed. This medication can impact the risk of prostate cancer, so especially men over the age of 55 should undergo regular testing to monitor their condition. Changes in sexual function such as reduced ejaculation, decreased libido, and erectile dysfunction may occur during use, so awareness and management are required. This medication has few interactions with other drugs, but it is advisable to inform the doctor of any concurrent medications. Pregnant women or nursing mothers should not take or handle this medication, and safety for nursing mothers is not well established. It is not used in children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients can use this medication without special dose adjustments, but regular health checks are necessary. This medication may lower prostate-specific antigen levels, so this should be considered when interpreting test results. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, but it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage. Store this medication in a place where children cannot reach, and keep it in the original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash (in severe rash cases), depression, suicidal thoughts, liver function abnormalities (potential for liver dysfunction and jaundice), severe skin reactions possibly with fever, severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• ejaculation disorders
• reduced semen volume
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• muscle weakness
• depression

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C to 30°C at room temperature.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP packaging: 30 tablets