Finasteride is generally used in treatment of the treatment of hair loss. Used in treatement of early forms of male pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia).
Side effects
Decreased libido
Decreased semen volume
Impotence
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Finasteride, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Finasteride is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the body's production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Finasteride a steroid? No, it belongs to class of medication called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Q. Is Finasteride FDA approved? Finasteride is approved by FDA. for the treatment and control of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in patients with an enlarged prostate and also in treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)
Q. Is Finasteride 5mg/Proscar/Finasteride 1mg safe? Finasteride 5mg/Proscar/Finasteride 1 mg is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Finasteride available as over the count drug? No, it is available as prescription drug
Q. Is Finasteride is available in India? Yes, Finasteride is available in India
Q. Can I take proscar for hair loss? No, Proscar (Finasteride 5mg) is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Q. Can Finasteride regrow hair? Finasteride (1 mg)/Propacia (1 mg) is used in the treatment of male pattern hair loss
Q. Does Finasteride cause depression/infertility/weight gain/ impotence/lower testosterone/lower blood pressure/shedding? Finasteride may cause impotence, infertility. Always follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effect.
Q. Why is Finasteride fortified with topical minoxidil? Use of Finasteride is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of hair loss (alopecia), however, the oral Finasteride is associated with side effects like decreased libido, sexual dysfunction, and gynecomastia. A topical preparation of minoxidil topical fortified with Finasteride could be quite useful as both are useful in hair loss treatment and minoxidil topical would also help in better absorption of Finasteride due to its vasodilator property.
Q. Can I take Finasteride with Tamsulosin? Yes, Finasteride can be taken with Tamsulosin. This combination is safe, well tolerated and works well in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin relaxes the bladder muscles which helps in free passage of urine and provides immediate relief and Finasteride decreases the size of the prostate and provides a long-term relief in symptoms.
Expert Advice
Finasteride is used to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss in men with male pattern baldness (gradual thinning of hair with receding hairline or thinning on the top of the head).It can take 3 months or longer to see full benefits.Pregnant women, women of childbearing age, or those trying to conceive must not even touch crushed or broken capsules.It is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.If you discontinue the medicine, you may lose the hair you grew while on it.
Product Details
SKU: PC-9332 Product Description: Finpecia Tablet is manufactured by Cipla Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.