PRODUCT DETAILS

About Finastat 5mg Tablet

FINASTERIDE belongs to a class of medicines called dermatological used to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body. Androgenetic alopecia is the permanent hair loss from the scalp that causes baldness.

FINASTERIDE contains Finasteride (5-alpha-reductase inhibitor) that works by blocking the action of a 5-alpha-reductase enzyme in the body that converts testosterone (male hormone) into dihydrotestosterone causes hair loss. Thereby, it reduces dihydrotestosterone levels and slows down hair loss.

Take FINASTERIDE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take FINASTERIDE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience low sexual desire, impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation, or trouble having an orgasm. Most of these side effects of FINASTERIDE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to FINASTERIDE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. FINASTERIDE is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid taking FINASTERIDE as it is not for use in women. If you are planning to father a child, inform your doctor before taking FINASTERIDE as it may affect sexual activity or male fertility. Avoid alcohol consumption with FINASTERIDE as it may decrease the effect of FINASTERIDE.

Uses of Finastat 5mg Tablet

Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)

Medicinal Benefits of Finastat 5mg Tablet

FINASTERIDE contains Finasteride used to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). FINASTERIDE is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that blocks the action of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme in the body that converts testosterone (male hormone) into dihydrotestosterone which causes hair loss. Thereby, it reduces dihydrotestosterone levels and slows down hair loss.

Directions for Use

Take FINASTERIDE with or without food as advised by your doctor. FINASTERIDE should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Finastat 5mg Tablet

• Low sexual desire
• Impotence (erectile dysfunction)
• Abnormal ejaculation
• Trouble having an orgasm

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to FINASTERIDE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. FINASTERIDE is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid taking FINASTERIDE as it is not for use in women. If you are planning to father a child, inform your doctor before taking FINASTERIDE as it may affect sexual activity or male fertility. If you have prostate cancer, urination problems, stricture (abnormal narrowing due to scarring) of the urethra, bladder muscle disorder, or liver disease, inform your doctor before taking FINASTERIDE. Avoid alcohol consumption with FINASTERIDE as it may reduce the effectiveness of FINASTERIDE. If you experience any changes in mood or feel depressed, stop taking FINASTERIDE and consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 No interactions were found.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have prostate cancer, urination problems, stricture (abnormal narrowing due to scarring) of the urethra, bladder muscle disorder, or liver disease, inform your doctor before taking FINASTERIDE.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol with FINASTERIDE as it may reduce the effectiveness of FINASTERIDE. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with FINASTERIDE.

PREGNANCY

FINASTERIDE is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the fetus, especially it may affect the development of the male baby’s sex organs. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

FINASTERIDE is contraindicated in women. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

FINASTERIDE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

Take FINASTERIDE with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

If you have any concerns regarding the use of FINASTERIDE in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.