Heona Tablet 1mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Typically, 1 mg of finasteride should be administered orally once daily, without regard to meals. Generally, treatment effects are seen after taking it for more than 3 months, and continuous use is recommended to maintain therapeutic effects.

This medication should not be administered to children or women. Particularly, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid handling broken tablets of this medication, as its components can be absorbed through the skin and potentially harm the fetus. During the use of this medication, mental changes such as feelings of depression or severe cases of suicidal thoughts may occur. If such symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is required. Pregnant women should never take this medication as it poses a risk of abnormal development of the fetal genitalia. Furthermore, patients who have allergies to this medication or its components should also avoid taking it. Patients with poor liver function or issues with fat metabolism should use this medication cautiously and are advised to have regular checks of their blood lipid levels. This medication may cause side effects related to sexual function, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders; these symptoms usually resolve upon discontinuation of the drug. Rarely, side effects such as skin rash, itching, muscle pain, dizziness, and headache may occur, so prompt consultation with a doctor is essential if these symptoms arise. If changes such as lumps, pain, or discharge in the breast occur during the use of this medication, it should be promptly reported to healthcare personnel. This medication has a low risk of interactions with other drugs; however, if other medications are being taken, healthcare professionals should be informed. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been confirmed in children, and it is not used in this population. For elderly patients aged 65 and over, no dosage adjustments are required, but the medication’s effectiveness has not been definitively proven. During treatment, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may decrease, so this should be taken into account when interpreting test results. There are no specific antidotes for overdose; if adverse reactions occur, immediate medical attention is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable for maintaining quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), depression, suicidal thoughts

Mild side effects

• Decreased libido
• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculation disorder
• breast tenderness
• gynecomastia
• testicular pain
• blood in semen
• dizziness
• headache
• palpitations

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Furthermore, it is important to store it at a cool temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet, yellow-brown in color

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP × 3)]