Finasteride Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by children or women. In particular, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication, as it may affect male fetuses. Psychological symptoms such as mood changes or depression may occur, and if these symptoms arise, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. People with allergies to this medication or its components, those with lactose intolerance or specific genetic problems, and those allergic to soybean oil, soy, peanuts, etc. should not use it. Patients with liver function problems or abnormalities in fat metabolism should use this medication with caution. This medication generally has few side effects and is tolerable, but side effects related to sexual function may occur, with reports of erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders. In rare cases, there have been reports of an increased risk of breast cancer with long-term use, so caution is needed for long-term administration. This medication may affect the risk of prostate cancer, so men, especially those over 55 years of age, should take it while undergoing regular examinations. No special interactions between this medication and other drugs are known, but it is advisable to consult healthcare professionals when using this medication along with others. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women who may become pregnant should take special care. Safety and efficacy have not been confirmed in pediatric patients, so it is not used in children. For the elderly, no special dosage adjustment is needed, but their condition should be well monitored. This medication may lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so this should be taken into account when interpreting PSA test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose, but it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash, hypersensitivity reactions, abnormal liver function (including liver dysfunction), depression, suicidal thoughts

Mild side effects

• erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• reduced ejaculation
• ejaculation disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• muscle weakness
• depression

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

blue round film-coated tablets

Package unit

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