Finasteride 5 mg Tablets

Adult dose

Finasteride should be taken orally at a dose of 5 mg once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve, a minimum of 6 months of treatment is necessary.

This medication should not be used in children or women, especially pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as exposure to broken fragments of this drug should be avoided. It may affect mental health, so if symptoms of depression or mood changes occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. People who are allergic to this medication or its components, or those with lactose intolerance or allergies to soy and peanuts should not take it. Patients with impaired liver function or lipid metabolism disorders should use it cautiously, and while the drug generally has mild side effects, erectile dysfunction-related adverse reactions may occur. There have been reports of an increased risk of breast cancer in some patients with long-term use, so caution is necessary. As this medication may increase the risk of prostate cancer, men over 55 should take it while undergoing regular examinations. This drug has few interactions with other medications, but inform your healthcare provider if you are taking any other medications. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and special caution is needed if taken during pregnancy due to potential effects on the fetus. Safety in children has not been established, thus it should not be used; however, older adults can take it without special dosage adjustments. This medication may decrease prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, which could affect test results, so this should be considered during PSA tests. No specific treatment is available for overdosing, but adhering to the recommended dosage is important. Keep out of reach of children, and avoid transferring to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, respiratory distress, cold sweat, pallor, rash (severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes), angioedema (including swelling of lips, tongue, throat, and face), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal breathing with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe loss of strength.

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• reduced semen volume
• ejaculation disorders
• gynecomastia
• breast tenderness
• rash
• myalgia
• muscular weakness
• depression

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture ingress, and it is recommended to maintain a surrounding temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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