Curoide Tablet (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As Finasteride, take 5 mg orally once daily without regard to meals. Even if symptoms improve during treatment, a minimum of 6 months of treatment is necessary.

This medication should not be administered to children or women. Especially, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication as it may pose potential risks to male fetuses. During treatment, symptoms of depression or mood changes may occur, so mental status should be monitored closely, and consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary if abnormal symptoms arise. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or specific genetic problems such as lactose intolerance should not take it. Patients with liver function abnormalities should use this medication cautiously and immediately inform healthcare providers of any adverse reactions. While this medication is generally well-tolerated, reports of sexual side effects have been noted, including erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders. Rare reports of breast cancer occurrence have been noted with long-term use, therefore regular examinations may be necessary. This medication may increase the risk of prostate cancer; hence, men over 55 years old should undergo regular prostate examinations. Interactions with other medications are minimal, but if other medications are being taken, healthcare professionals should be informed. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication as exposure during pregnancy can harm the fetus. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it should not be administered to children. Elderly individuals can use this medication without special dosage adjustments, but careful observation for adverse reactions is necessary. When taking this drug, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may decrease, so this should be considered when interpreting test results. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment should be sought immediately at a medical institution. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (including angioedema), rash (severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling), difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, liver abnormalities (including liver function changes, yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, ideally at room temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold. Storing it this way can maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 10 tablets/PTP