Samsung Finasteride Tablet 5 mg

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg of finasteride orally once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve, a minimum treatment duration of 6 months is required.

This medication should not be used in children or women. Specifically, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid touching broken pieces of this medication. This drug can cause psychological symptoms such as mood changes or depression, so if these symptoms arise, it is important to consult a healthcare professional immediately. Patients who have allergies to this drug or have certain genetic lactose intolerance disorders, or are allergic to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should not use this medication. Patients with poor liver function or issues with fat metabolism should use this medication with caution. This medication may cause side effects related to sexual function, and reports of erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders have been documented. If these symptoms occur, it is important to inform a healthcare provider. There have been reports of a potential risk of male breast cancer with long-term use, but a clear causal relationship has not yet been established. This medication may also affect prostate cancer risk, so men over the age of 55 should have regular screenings. Pregnant women should not take this medication or come into contact with broken pieces, and breastfeeding women are also advised against using it. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, hence it is not used. Elderly patients can use it without specific dose adjustments but should follow their physician's instructions. This drug may affect blood test results, hence regular tests should be conducted to monitor condition. There is no specific treatment for overdose, but it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage. Store out of reach of children and avoid transferring to other containers.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• reduced semen volume
• ejaculation disorder
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• weakness
• depression

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)