Finasteride Tablet 1 mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Generally, finasteride is administered orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily, and it can be taken regardless of meals.

This medication should not be used by pediatric patients or women. Particularly, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should avoid contact with broken pieces of the drug. Since this drug is extensively metabolized by the liver, patients with impaired liver function should use it cautiously. Additionally, patients with lipid metabolism disorders such as hyperlipidemia or diabetic dyslipidemia should also be administered with caution. During treatment with this drug, depression or mood changes may occur, so mental status should be closely monitored, and if abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. This medication may affect sexual function, potentially leading to decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or ejaculation disorders. If these symptoms are severe, the medication should be discontinued and a doctor consulted. Exposure to this drug during pregnancy may pose a risk for genital malformations in male fetuses, so it must be absolutely avoided during pregnancy in both use and handling. This drug should not be administered to patients with certain genetic disorders (e.g., galactose intolerance) or allergies to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts. If there are changes such as lumps, pain, or discharge in the breasts during treatment, the doctor should be notified immediately. This medication may cause a decrease in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in blood tests, which should be considered when interpreting test results. There is no specific treatment in case of overdose, but the risk of serious side effects may arise, so immediate medical attention should be sought. The drug should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to a different container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), rash, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face)

Mild side effects

Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders (reduced semen volume), breast tenderness and enlargement, testicular pain, hematospermia, orgasm disorders, immune hypersensitivity (including rash, itching, urticaria, angioedema), muscle pain, myasthenia, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, heartburn, dizziness, headache, palpitations, elevated liver enzyme levels

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and the temperature should be maintained between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain its effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow, biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

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