Finamo Tablet 1mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Typically, finasteride is administered orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily, and can be taken regardless of meals. Typically, it takes about 3 months of continuous use to see treatment effects, and it is recommended to continue usage to maintain the therapeutic effect.

This medication should not be administered to children and women. In particular, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication, as its ingredients can be absorbed through the skin and may harm male fetuses. During treatment with this medication, mental health issues such as depression or mood changes may occur, so if such symptoms arise, you should consult a healthcare professional immediately. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients, and those with lactose intolerance or specific food allergies should not take this medication. Patients with liver function issues or blood lipid abnormalities should use this medication with caution and may require regular blood tests if necessary. During treatment, sexual side effects such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or ejaculatory disorders may occur, and these symptoms typically improve upon discontinuation of the medication. Additionally, rare side effects have been reported, including skin rash, itching, urticaria, myalgia, anxiety, and persistent decreased libido. If you experience lumps, pain, or enlargement in the breasts during treatment, you should inform your doctor immediately. There may be a slight increase in the risk of prostate cancer, therefore, it is important for men aged 55 and older to undergo regular check-ups and PSA testing. This medication has no major interactions with other drugs, but it is advisable to consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose, so the prescribed dosage should be strictly followed and kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema (swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face)

Mild side effects

Depressed mood, depression, suicidal thoughts, mood alterations, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders (decrease in ejaculate), breast tenderness and enlargement, testicular pain, blood in semen, orgasm disorders, male infertility, reduced sperm quality, myalgia, muscle weakness, anxiety, gastrointestinal disturbances (heartburn), dizziness, headache, palpitations, elevated liver enzyme levels, rash, itching, urticaria, angioedema (swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face)

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container, protected from moisture. The temperature should be maintained between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius in a cool place.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow, double-sided, convex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/PTP[(10 tablets/PTP*3)], Domestic use - 90 tablets/PTP[(10 tablets/PTP*9)]