Finasteride 5 mg Tablet (Finasteride)

Adult dose

5 mg of finasteride is taken orally once a day without regard to meals. Even if symptoms improve during treatment, a minimum of 6 months of treatment is required.

This medication should not be used by children or women, particularly by pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, to avoid contact with broken pieces of the tablet. It should not be taken by pregnant women as it may affect the development of male fetal genitalia. Additionally, while taking this medication, depression or mood changes may occur, so mental status should be carefully monitored. Patients with allergic reactions to this medication or genetic lactose intolerance should not use it. Patients with liver function abnormalities should use this medication cautiously, as adverse reactions such as sexual dysfunction, breast-related symptoms, and skin rashes have been reported. Rarely, long-term use may increase the risk of breast cancer and high-grade prostate cancer, requiring regular check-ups. This medication has minimal interactions with other drugs; however, if any abnormal symptoms occur during use, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is recommended. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and administration to children is also prohibited. Elderly patients can use it without special dose adjustments, but it is important to note that therapeutic effects do not appear immediately, necessitating ongoing observation. This medication may influence prostate cancer diagnoses, thus care should be taken when performing PSA level tests, and regular evaluations by healthcare professionals during treatment are necessary. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, but it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage and keep it out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), hypersensitivity reactions, rash

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• reduced ejaculate
• ejaculation disorders
• gynecomastia
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• myasthenia
• depression

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that is air-tight and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way maintains the efficacy of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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