Finasteride 1 mg Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Typically, finasteride is taken orally at a dose of 1 mg once a day, with or without food. Usually, treatment effects can be seen after taking it for more than 3 months, and continuous use is recommended to maintain these effects.

This medication should not be used by children and women. In particular, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication because its ingredients can be absorbed through the skin and pose risks to male fetuses. While taking this medication, symptoms of depression or mood changes may occur, so individuals should consult a healthcare professional promptly if they experience depressive feelings or abnormal symptoms. Pregnant women must not take this medication as it can lead to malformations in the genitalia of male fetuses. Additionally, those with a history of allergies to this medication or its components should avoid its use. Patients with liver function issues or dyslipidemia, diabetes, and other lipid abnormalities should use this medication cautiously and consult healthcare professionals when necessary. This medication can affect sexual function, leading to decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory disorders. It is important to consult a doctor if such symptoms occur. Rare adverse reactions such as breast tenderness or enlargement and testicular pain have been reported with long-term use, and there are reports of male breast cancer in some patients. This medication may influence blood test results, especially when assessing prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Care should be taken during such tests. There are no specific antidotes in case of overdose, but care should be taken not to exceed the recommended dosage. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may affect quality. This medication has relatively low interactions with other drugs, but if taking other medications, it is important to inform a healthcare professional. If exposed to this medication during pregnancy, it may have adverse effects on the fetus; pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should not take this medication. Lactating women should also refrain from taking this medication, and it is unknown whether the drug is excreted in breast milk. Safety and efficacy in elderly individuals over 65 years of age have not been adequately verified, but there is no need for specific dosage adjustments. It is crucial to consult healthcare professionals immediately if any unusual symptoms or discomfort occur while taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash, depression, suicidal thoughts, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions.

Mild side effects

Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders (decreased semen volume), breast tenderness, breast enlargement, testicular pain, blood in the urine, dizziness, headache, palpitations, elevated liver enzymes, muscle pain, myasthenia, anxiety, heartburn, rash, itching, musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders, psychiatric symptoms.

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container, protected from air and moisture, in a cool place at a temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow, biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

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