Finaron Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Finasteride 5 mg should be administered orally once a day with or without food. Even if symptoms improve upon administration, treatment for at least 6 months is necessary.

This medication should not be used by children and women. In particular, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not touch the broken pieces of this medication, as it may pose potential risks to male fetuses. Psychological symptoms such as mood swings or depression may occur, and if these symptoms appear, consult medical professionals immediately. Individuals with hypersensitivity to this drug or its components should not use it, and it should not be administered to those with genetic lactose intolerance or related diseases. Patients with liver dysfunction should use this medication with caution. This drug generally has few side effects, but issues related to sexual function such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders may occur, and some patients may experience symptoms such as gynecomastia, breast tenderness, and rash. The relationship between long-term use and the occurrence of male breast cancer is uncertain, but caution is necessary. This medication may affect the risk of prostate cancer, so men over the age of 55 should undergo regular check-ups before and during the course of treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and women who may become pregnant should be careful not to touch the broken pieces of this medication. Its safety and efficacy have not been established in children, so it is not used in this population. Elderly patients can use it without special dose adjustments. There are no known interactions with specific medications, and it is generally not a problem to use this drug with other medications. After taking, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may change, so caution is needed when interpreting PSA test results. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but reported adverse reactions are rare. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (severe swelling of lips, tongue, throat, and face), severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

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

This medication can be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Also, it is advisable to store the drug at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, rather than in very hot or very cold places.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP×3)