Finasteride 1 mg Tablet

Adult dose

Generally, finasteride is taken orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily, and it can be taken with or without food.

This medication should not be used by children or women. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication. This drug works by inhibiting the conversion of certain male hormones and can cause abnormalities in the development of the male fetus's reproductive system if exposed to pregnant women. During the use of this drug, symptoms such as depression or mood changes may occur; if these symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor immediately. Patients with liver dysfunction should use this medication with caution, and it should also be taken carefully in individuals with metabolic disorders such as hyperlipidemia or diabetes. This medication has been reported to have side effects related to sexual function, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory dysfunction; if these symptoms are severe, you should stop taking the medication and consult a specialist. Additionally, some patients may experience breast tenderness, breast enlargement, hypersensitivity reactions, etc.; it is important to inform medical personnel immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. There are no known serious interactions with other medications; however, if you are taking other medications, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and it should not be administered to children. During the use of this drug, the results of blood tests, specifically prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, may be lowered, thus caution is advised when interpreting test results. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, but you should visit a medical institution immediately if serious side effects occur. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash, depression, suicidal thoughts, persistent decreased libido after discontinuation, persistent sexual dysfunction after discontinuation (erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction), orgasm disorder, male breast cancer

Mild side effects

Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction (decreased semen), breast tenderness, breast enlargement, testicular pain, blood in semen, dizziness, headache, palpitations, elevated liver enzyme levels, anxiety

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow-brown, biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)