Y2Pina Tablet 5 mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

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

This drug should not be used by children or women. In particular, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not touch broken pieces of this medication, as they may pose a potential risk to male fetuses. While taking this drug, symptoms such as depression or mood changes may occur; if these symptoms appear, medical consultation is essential. Patients with allergies to this medication or those with certain genetic lactose intolerance disorders, soy oil or peanut allergies should not take it. Patients with impaired liver function or lipid metabolism issues should use this medication cautiously, and it is recommended to monitor blood lipid levels as needed. Generally, this drug has few side effects and good tolerability, but attention is necessary as issues related to sexual function (erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, etc.) may occur. Long-term use has been reported to increase the risk of male breast cancer and the occurrence of certain high-grade forms of prostate cancer, making regular check-ups and consultations with healthcare providers important. This drug has minimal drug interactions; however, patients must inform their healthcare providers of all medications they are currently taking before starting this treatment. Pregnant women or nursing mothers should not take this drug, and women who are capable of becoming pregnant should be cautious when handling it. This drug has not been proven safe and effective for children, so it is not used in this population. Elderly patients can take this medication without special dosage adjustments, but they should immediately consult a healthcare provider if any unusual symptoms occur during treatment. Immediate effects may not be observed upon taking this medication, thus consistent monitoring of treatment progress and regular check-ups are important. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but adhering to the prescribed dosage is safe. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is recommended not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• decreased semen volume
• ejaculation disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• myasthenia
• depression

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air entry and maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]