Wonpeshia Tablets 1 mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Generally, finasteride is administered orally at a dose of 1 mg once daily and can be taken regardless of meals. Typically, treatment effects can be observed after taking the medication for 3 months or longer, and continuous intake is recommended for maintaining treatment effects. Treatment duration and efficacy should be evaluated continuously. If treatment is discontinued, the treatment effects will disappear within 12 months.

This medication should not be used in children or women. In particular, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should avoid touching broken pieces of the drug as the drug can be absorbed through the skin, potentially harming male fetuses. Since this drug is primarily metabolized in the liver, patients with liver dysfunction should use it cautiously. Additionally, patients with lipid metabolism disorders or those with hyperlipidemia or diabetic dyslipidemia should also use it carefully. During treatment with this drug, mood changes or mental symptoms such as depression and suicidal thoughts may occur, so if such symptoms arise, it is important to consult a healthcare professional immediately. Side effects related to sexual function have been reported, including decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders. Most of these side effects resolve after discontinuing the medication. This drug should not be given to patients with specific allergies, such as lactose intolerance or allergies to soy oil, beans, or peanuts. While taking this medication, if any changes occur such as lumps, pain, enlargement, or discharge in the breast, it is important to inform a doctor immediately, and regular check-ups and PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests to monitor prostate health are important. This drug generally has a low risk of interacting with other medications, but if other medications are being taken, be sure to inform a doctor or pharmacist. There are no specific antidotes for overdose; however, serious adverse reactions have rarely been reported even at high dosages in clinical trials. This drug should not be administered to children or women, especially during pregnancy, as it can affect the fetus, and should never be taken. When storing, keep it in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best to maintain the ambient temperature between 15°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps retain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Decreased libido
• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculation disorders
• reduced amount of semen
• breast tenderness
• breast enlargement
• testicular pain
• blood in the semen
• orgasm dysfunction
• male infertility

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is advisable to maintain a temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help retain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

Yellowish-brown, biconvex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP X 3], 90 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP X 9]