Entiterid Tablet 5 Milligrams (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As Finasteride, administer 5 mg orally once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve, a minimum treatment duration of 6 months is necessary.

This medication should not be used by children or women. Especially, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not touch broken or crushed pieces of this medication. The medication is coated to prevent contact with its components during normal handling. Changes in mood or depressive symptoms may occur; in such cases, consult a healthcare professional. Those with allergies to this medication or its components should not use it. Patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with liver function issues should use this medication cautiously. This medication contains a component called Yellow No. 5, which should be avoided by those with allergies to it. Generally, this medication is well tolerated; however, side effects such as sexual dysfunction may occur. Rare reports of breast cancer related to long-term use necessitate caution. There may be a slight increase in the risk of prostate cancer during the use of this medication, so regular examinations are necessary. There are no known significant interactions with other drugs, making co-administration generally safe. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should not take this medication, as it may affect male fetuses. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed; therefore, it is not used in this population. Elderly patients can use it without special dose adjustments. This medication lowers prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so caution is needed when interpreting test results. There is no special treatment for overdose, and it is important to adhere to the recommended dosage. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), hypersensitivity

Mild side effects

• Feelings of sadness
• depression
• suicidal thoughts
• mood changes
• muscle pain
• weakness
• anxiety
• testicular pain
• blood abnormalities
• erectile dysfunction

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a light-blocking container. Additionally, to maintain its effectiveness, it should be stored at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Blue apple-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [(15 tablets/PTP x 2)]