N-Piscah Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As finasteride, take 5 mg orally once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve after taking it, a minimum treatment period of 6 months is necessary.

This medication should not be used by children or women. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not touch broken pieces of this medication, as it may affect a male fetus. Potential mood changes or depression may occur, so consultation with a healthcare professional is advised if these symptoms arise. Individuals who have a hypersensitivity reaction to this medication should not use it, and it is also not administered in cases of certain genetic diseases like lactose intolerance. Patients with liver function issues should use this medication cautiously. Sexual side effects may occur, including erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders. Rarely, serious side effects such as breast cancer may occur with prolonged use, so caution is necessary. This medication may increase the risk of certain high-grade forms of prostate cancer, making regular checks important. There are minimal interactions with other medications, but consultation with a physician before use is safe. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take or come into contact with this medication, especially as it may affect male fetuses during pregnancy. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is not used in this population. Elderly patients can use this medication without special dosage adjustments, but regular health check-ups are necessary. This medication can lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so care is needed when interpreting test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose, but adhering to the recommended dosage is critical. Store this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema of the lips, tongue, throat, and swelling of the face), rash accompanied by high fever and blisters, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), symptoms of liver issues, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, generalized severe swelling and

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that protects it from light. It is also suitable to store it at room temperature, specifically between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and ensure safe use.

Appearance

Blue apple-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)