Finpecia 1 mg Tablet

Finpecia 1 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 1 mg of finasteride in each tablet. Finasteride belongs to the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor class and is used to treat male pattern hair loss, also called androgenetic alopecia, in men. Finpecia 1 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is intended for ongoing treatment, not for rapid cosmetic change. It is not approved for use in women or children.

How it works: Finpecia 1 mg Tablet works by blocking the enzyme that changes testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that can shrink hair follicles on the scalp. By lowering DHT in the scalp, this tablet can help slow hair loss and may help maintain or improve hair growth over time.

Finpecia 1 mg Tablet is the standard hair-loss strength of finasteride and is different from higher-dose finasteride products used for other conditions. A doctor may choose this strength for men who have been assessed for androgenetic alopecia and need a once-daily tablet that fits typical finasteride dosing for hair loss. The effect is gradual, so it is usually chosen for long-term use rather than quick results.

• Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)
• Helping slow further hair thinning
• Supporting hair retention on the scalp
• Long-term treatment of hair loss in adult men

• Swallow Finpecia 1 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it once daily at about the same time each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Use it exactly as prescribed; do not take extra tablets to try to speed up hair growth.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken or crushed tablets.

Each Finpecia 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of finasteride per tablet. For male pattern hair loss, it is typically taken once daily, and the maximum usual amount is 1 tablet per day unless a doctor specifically directs otherwise. Your prescriber decides whether this strength is appropriate for you based on your hair loss pattern and medical history.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Finasteride may include:

• Decreased sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Decreased amount of semen
• Difficulty with ejaculation
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Mild rash
• These effects are not guaranteed, but sexual side effects are reported more often than with placebo

• Finpecia 1 mg Tablet is for adult men only and should not be used by women or children.
• Pregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets because finasteride may affect a male fetus.
• Tell your doctor about any history of liver disease, prostate problems, depression, or sexual dysfunction before starting.
• This tablet is for hair loss and should not be used to treat other forms of baldness or sudden hair shedding without medical evaluation.
• Do not donate blood while taking finasteride and for a period after stopping it, because of pregnancy-related safety concerns.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction with finasteride, but heavy drinking can worsen overall health and sexual function.
• Finpecia 1 mg Tablet is not a quick fix; visible benefits usually take months, so stopping early can reduce the chance of benefit.

• Other finasteride-containing products
• Dutasteride
• Any medicine that may affect sexual function, if you notice worsening symptoms
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may alter finasteride exposure, though major interactions are uncommon
• Supplements or products marketed for hair loss that contain similar active ingredients

Store Finpecia 1 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.