Proscare 5 mg Tablet

Proscare 5 mg Tablet is a finasteride medicine in tablet form, with 5 mg of finasteride in each tablet. It belongs to the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor class and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate. By helping shrink the prostate over time, Proscare 5 mg Tablet can improve urine flow and reduce urinary symptoms caused by BPH. This product is specifically the 5 mg strength, which is the prescription strength used for prostate-related treatment, not for hair loss.

How it works: Finasteride in Proscare 5 mg Tablet blocks the enzyme that changes testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that helps the prostate grow. By lowering DHT, the tablet can reduce prostate size over time and ease urinary blockage symptoms.

Proscare 5 mg Tablet is the higher-strength finasteride tablet used for men who have been evaluated for BPH and need the 5 mg dose. It is different from lower-strength finasteride products used for other purposes, because this tablet is intended to be taken on a once-daily prescription schedule under a doctor’s guidance. Benefits are not immediate; symptom improvement usually develops gradually over weeks to months rather than after the first few doses.

• Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Helps improve urinary flow
• May reduce nighttime urination from an enlarged prostate
• May lower the risk of BPH-related urinary retention
• May help reduce the need for prostate surgery in some patients

• Swallow Proscare 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or break it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• If a tablet is damaged or broken, avoid handling the pieces if you are pregnant or may become pregnant, because finasteride can be absorbed through the skin.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Proscare 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of finasteride per tablet. For BPH, it is commonly taken once daily, but your doctor determines the exact schedule and how long you should stay on it. Do not take more than 5 mg in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so.

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
• Problems with ejaculation, including lower semen volume
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness or weakness
• At this 5 mg strength, sexual side effects may be more noticeable in some people

• Proscare 5 mg Tablet is for men with BPH and should not be used by women or children.
• Pregnant people should not handle crushed or broken tablets because finasteride may affect a male fetus.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because finasteride is processed by the liver.
• This medicine can change PSA blood test results, so always tell your healthcare provider you take finasteride.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction, but heavy drinking can worsen urinary symptoms and dizziness.
• Do not donate blood while taking finasteride and for a period after stopping, as advised by your doctor.
• This 5 mg tablet is a prescription strength, so do not use it for a condition your clinician has not diagnosed.

• Alpha-blockers used for BPH, such as tamsulosin or doxazosin, may be used together only under medical supervision.
• Other medicines that affect the liver may change how finasteride is handled, so your doctor should review your full medication list.
• Some prostate or PSA screening plans may be affected because finasteride lowers PSA levels.
• Herbal or over-the-counter products for urinary symptoms should be checked with your clinician to avoid delaying proper BPH treatment.

Store Proscare 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.