Finable Tablet 5 mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As Finasteride, take 5 mg orally once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve upon taking the medication, a minimum treatment duration of 6 months is necessary.

This medication should not be used in children or women. Especially, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should avoid contact with broken pieces of this medication. This medication may affect mental health, and if symptoms like depression or mood changes occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. It should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Caution is required in patients with impaired liver function. Some patients may experience sexual function-related side effects, so they should be aware of this. Rarely, long-term use has been reported to increase the risk of breast abnormalities or prostate cancer, thus regular examinations may be necessary. This medication has minimal interactions with other drugs, but any unusual symptoms during treatment should be reported to a healthcare provider. Pregnant women should neither take nor come into contact with this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid using it. It can be used without specific dosage adjustments in children and the elderly, but safety and efficacy may vary according to age. Prostate-specific antigen levels may change when taking this medication, so caution is needed when interpreting test results. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, and it should be stored out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication to another container should be avoided to maintain quality and safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), hypersensitivity reactions

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• decreased ejaculate
• ejaculatory disorders
• gynecomastia
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• myasthenia
• depression

This medication should be stored in a light-resistant and tightly sealed container, and it is safe to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained and degradation can be prevented.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP X 3)