Finasteride 1 mg Tablet

Finasteride 1 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 1 mg of finasteride in each tablet. It belongs to the 5-alpha reductase inhibitor class and is used to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in adult men. Finasteride 1 mg Tablet works by lowering the hormone that contributes to scalp hair thinning, helping slow hair loss and support regrowth in some patients.

How it works: Finasteride 1 mg Tablet blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Lowering DHT can slow the shrinking of hair follicles and may help preserve and regrow hair over time.

Finasteride 1 mg Tablet is the hair-loss strength of finasteride and is different from the 5 mg tablet, which is used for a separate prostate-related condition. This 1 mg tablet is typically chosen for adult men evaluated for androgenetic alopecia, not for women or children, and benefits usually build gradually rather than immediately. A doctor may choose Finasteride 1 mg Tablet when a lower, targeted dose is appropriate for hair loss treatment.

• Male pattern hair loss
• Androgenetic alopecia treatment
• Slowing further scalp hair thinning
• Supporting hair regrowth in some adult men

• Swallow the Finasteride 1 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it at about the same time every day to help you remember.
• You can take Finasteride 1 mg Tablet with or without food.
• Use only the dose your doctor prescribes; do not take extra tablets to try to speed up results.
• 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 crushed or broken tablets.

Each Finasteride 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of finasteride per tablet. For hair loss, it is commonly taken once daily, and the usual maximum is 1 mg per day unless your prescriber gives different instructions. Your doctor decides whether this strength is right for you and how long you should use it.

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

Common side effects of Finasteride may include:

• Decreased sex drive
• Trouble getting or keeping an erection
• Decreased semen volume
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Mild rash
• More rarely, mood changes such as low mood

• Do not use Finasteride 1 mg Tablet if you are allergic to finasteride.
• This 1 mg tablet is not for use in women or children.
• Pregnant people should not handle crushed or broken tablets because the medicine may be absorbed through the skin.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, since finasteride is processed by the liver.
• Use caution if you notice mood changes, depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
• This medicine does not work right away; stopping and starting can reduce benefit over time.
• Tell your doctor and lab staff that you take finasteride, since it can affect prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test results.

• Other medicines that also affect hormone balance
• Some testosterone-related therapies
• Dutasteride
• Saw palmetto and other hair-loss supplements that may affect DHT
• Certain lab tests, especially PSA screening

Store Finasteride 1 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box of 10 tablets, away from moisture and heat.