Tina Tablets 1 mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Typically, finasteride is administered orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily, and it can be taken regardless of meals. The therapeutic effect can be observed after taking it for more than 3 months, and continuous use is recommended to maintain the therapeutic effect.

This medication should not be administered to children or women. Special caution should be taken to prevent pregnant women or women who may become pregnant from handling broken pieces of this medication. This medication prevents the conversion of male hormones, which may affect the development of the reproductive organs of male fetuses, so contact with pregnant women should be avoided. During the course of taking this medication, symptoms of depression or mood changes may occur, and if these symptoms arise, immediate consultation with healthcare providers is necessary. As this medication is metabolized in the liver, patients with poor liver function should use it cautiously, and those with metabolic disorders such as hyperlipidemia or diabetes should also take precautions. Sexual dysfunction, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory disorders, may occur; if these symptoms arise, the medication should be discontinued and discussed with a doctor. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or allergies to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should not take it. In clinical trials, rare reports of breast pain, breast enlargement, and rarely, breast cancer have been associated with long-term use of this medication, so if there are any abnormalities in the breast, immediate reporting to healthcare providers is necessary. This medication may lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in blood tests, so caution is needed when interpreting test results. Due to the lack of specific antidotes for overdose, prescribed doses must be adhered to, and the medication should be stored out of the reach of children. There have been no significant reports of interactions with other medications, but if you are taking other drugs, inform your doctor or pharmacist. There have not been sufficient clinical studies on elderly patients, although dose adjustment is not required, caution should be exercised. During the course of taking the medication, any changes in the breast, such as lumps, pain, or discharge, should be immediately reported to a doctor, and there may be a decrease in ejaculate volume or changes in sexual function, so this should be recognized and monitored.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), rash, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), depression, suicidal thoughts

Mild side effects

• Decreased libido
• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculatory disorder
• breast tenderness and enlargement
• testicular pain
• blood in semen
• dizziness
• headache
• palpitations
• elevated liver enzyme levels

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)