Prosteride 5 mg Tablet

Prosteride 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains finasteride 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. This strength is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, in adult men. By shrinking the prostate over time, Prosteride 5 mg Tablet can help improve urine flow and reduce urinary symptoms.

How it works: Finasteride in Prosteride 5 mg Tablet blocks the enzyme that changes testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Lower DHT levels can slowly reduce prostate size and ease pressure on the urethra, which helps urine pass more easily.

Prosteride 5 mg Tablet is the standard prescription strength used for BPH, not the lower-dose finasteride form used for hair loss. Because each tablet contains 5 mg of finasteride, it is meant for adults who have been evaluated by a doctor for prostate enlargement. It is not a fast-acting medicine; symptom relief usually develops gradually over weeks to months.

• Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Improving urine flow in men with an enlarged prostate
• Reducing urinary hesitancy, weak stream, and nighttime urination
• Lowering the risk of BPH-related urinary retention in some patients

• Take Prosteride 5 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• 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 Prosteride 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of finasteride per tablet. For BPH, it is usually taken once daily, and the usual maximum is 5 mg per day unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Your prescriber decides the right schedule based on your prostate symptoms 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
• Ejaculation problems, including reduced semen volume
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness or weakness
• These effects can occur with finasteride 5 mg and may be more noticeable in some patients

• Prosteride 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength finasteride product intended for prostate treatment, not routine self-treatment.
• It can lower PSA test results, so your doctor should know you are taking it before any prostate screening.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or may become pregnant; crushed or broken tablets can be absorbed through the skin.
• Finasteride can affect sexual function; tell your doctor if side effects are troublesome or persistent.
• This medicine is only for men and is not approved for use in women or children.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction, but heavy drinking can worsen urinary symptoms in some people.
• Tell your doctor about liver problems, since finasteride is processed by the liver.

• Dutasteride
• Other finasteride-containing products
• Medications that affect PSA testing or prostate evaluation
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or itraconazole may increase finasteride levels

Store Prosteride 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children and pregnant people.