Finasteride 1 mg Tablet

Adult dose

Generally, as finasteride, 1 mg is taken once daily orally, regardless of meals. There is no evidence that increasing the dosage improves efficacy. Generally, treatment effects can be seen after taking the medication for more than three months, and it is recommended to continue taking it to maintain treatment effects. Treatment duration and efficacy should be continuously evaluated. The treatment effect will disappear within 12 months after discontinuation.

This medication should not be used by children or women. In particular, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should avoid handling broken pieces of this medication, as it can be absorbed through the skin and harm male fetuses. While taking this medication, emotional changes such as feelings of depression or depression itself may occur; if these symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. Pregnant women or those who could become pregnant should not use this medication, nor should it be used if there is a hypersensitivity to it or if other similar medications are being taken. Patients with liver function issues or specific allergies to dyes should use this medication with caution. This medication may cause sexual side effects including decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation problems, which mostly recover upon discontinuation of the medication. Rarely, various adverse reactions have been reported, including breast pain or enlargement, skin rashes, muscle pain, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts; if any unusual symptoms occur, it is important to inform a healthcare professional. During use of this medication, if there are changes in the breast such as lumps, pain, or discharge, the physician must be notified immediately, and some patients may experience a reduction in ejaculate volume, although this typically does not significantly affect normal sexual function. This medication is known not to interact significantly with other medications, but if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the healthcare professional. Animal studies during pregnancy have reported genital abnormalities in male fetuses; therefore, pregnant women should absolutely not take or come into contact with this medication. This medication is not to be used by children or nursing women, and its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently verified in the elderly. Taking this medication may decrease prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in blood tests, so caution is needed in interpreting test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose, and it should be kept out of reach of children. It is also advisable not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of lips, tongue, throat, and face) → severe allergic reaction, depression, suicidal thoughts → serious psychiatric symptoms

Mild side effects

Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder (decreased ejaculate), breast tenderness, breast enlargement, testicular pain, blood in urine, orgasmic dysfunction, male infertility, decreased sperm quality, muscle pain, myasthenia, anxiety, heartburn, dizziness, headache, palpitations, elevated liver enzymes, rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is air-tight and kept away from humid areas. Ideal storage temperature is recommended to be maintained between 15 degrees and 30 degrees Centigrade.

Appearance

Brownish-red film-coated tablet with a convex shape on both sides and an octagonal form.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [15 tablets/PTP x 2], 90 tablets/box [15 tablets/PTP x 6]