Anguk Finasteride Tablet 5 mg

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by children or women. In particular, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication, as it can pose a risk to male fetuses. During the use of this medication, mood changes or symptoms of depression may occur, so if such symptoms appear, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional immediately. Patients with allergies to this medication or its components, women, children, pregnant women, and patients with specific genetic lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver function should use this medication with caution, as side effects may primarily involve sexual function-related issues. These side effects are generally mild and temporary, but cases of erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders have been reported. Rare cases of breast cancer have been reported with long-term use, so caution is required. This medication may affect the risk of prostate cancer, so regular examinations are necessary, especially for elderly men. The likelihood of interactions with other medications is low for this drug, but it is advisable to consult a physician or pharmacist regarding other medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, as it may cause abnormalities in the external genitalia of male fetuses. The safety and efficacy for children have not been confirmed, so it should not be administered to children. Elderly patients can use this medication without specific dosage adjustments, but regular health monitoring is needed. This medication may affect blood test results, so it should be considered during PSA level assessments. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, but no serious side effects have been reported even in overdose cases. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of lips, tongue, throat, and face), severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• reduced semen volume
• ejaculation disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• weakness
• depression

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be well maintained.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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