Dalim Finasteride Tablets 1 mg

Adult dose

Generally, finasteride is taken orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily, with or without food. Generally, treatment effects can be seen after at least 3 months of continuous use, and it is recommended to continue taking it to maintain treatment effects. Treatment duration and effectiveness should be continuously evaluated. If discontinued, any treatment effect will dissipate within 12 months.

This medication should not be used by children or women. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not touch broken pieces of this drug, as it can be absorbed through the skin and harm a male fetus. During the use of this medication, mood changes such as depressive feelings or suicidal thoughts may occur, and immediate consultation with a physician is required if these symptoms arise. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take this medication, and it should also be avoided by individuals with hypersensitivity or certain hereditary lactose intolerance. Patients with poor liver function or abnormalities in fat metabolism should use this drug with caution. Sexual side effects such as reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders may occur while taking this medication, and consultation with a physician is advised if these symptoms appear. In most cases, symptoms resolve upon discontinuation of the drug. This medication may affect the risk of prostate cancer, so elderly men should undergo regular screenings. During the use of this medication, blood test results, particularly prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, may change, necessitating careful interpretation of the test results. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but avoiding excessive intake is important. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container. No significant interactions with other medications have been reported, but it is safe to consult a physician or pharmacist when using it alongside other medications. Animal studies during pregnancy have reported genital abnormalities in male fetuses, so pregnant women must absolutely avoid taking this medication. The safety of administering this drug to nursing women has not been established, so it should not be used. No dosage adjustment is necessary for the elderly, but caution is warranted as the medication's effectiveness has not been fully established in elderly patients.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), generalized malaise, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Feeling depressed
• depression
• suicidal thoughts
• decreased libido
• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculation disorders
• muscle aches
• myasthenia
• anxiety
• breast tenderness

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, the temperature should be maintained between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the medication remains effective.

Appearance

Brownish yellow, convex on both sides, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*3]