BPCare Tablet 5mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As finasteride, take 5 mg once daily orally with or without food. Even if symptoms improve upon use, treatment for at least 6 months is required.

This medication should not be used by children or women. Particularly, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid touching broken pieces of this medication. While normally handled intact, the coating will prevent contact with the active ingredient, but caution is needed if broken or cracked. During the use of this medication, mood changes such as feelings of depression or suicidal thoughts may occur, so if these symptoms develop, consult a healthcare professional immediately. It is not administered to patients who have allergies to this medication or its components, or those with specific genetic issues like lactose intolerance. Patients with liver function issues should use this medication cautiously. This medication may cause side effects related to sexual function, including erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders. These side effects are generally mild and temporary, but if they persist or are severe, consult a healthcare professional. Long-term use has been associated with cases of breast cancer in some patients, and there may be a slight increase in the risk of prostate cancer. Therefore, regular check-ups and adherence to healthcare professionals' directions are important. This medication has minimal interactions with other medications, but if you are taking other medications, you should inform your healthcare professional. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, particularly because it may affect male fetuses. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, so it is not used in this population. Elderly patients can generally use this medication, but it should be discussed with a healthcare professional based on individual conditions. This medication may lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so this should be considered when interpreting PSA test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose, but it is important to adhere to the recommended dose. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (including angioedema)
• rash
• respiratory distress
• chest tightness
• cold sweats
• pallor
• breast cancer
• liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a light-protected container. Additionally, it is important to store it at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP) x 3