Finasteride 5 mg Tablet

Finasteride 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of finasteride in each tablet. It belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Finasteride 5 mg Tablet is used to treat male pattern hair loss in appropriate patients and is also used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), depending on the doctor’s diagnosis. This specific 5 mg strength is a higher-dose tablet and should only be used when a clinician has determined it is the right fit.

How it works: Finasteride works by blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that can shrink hair follicles and enlarge the prostate. As a tablet taken by mouth, Finasteride 5 mg Tablet helps lower DHT levels in the body over time.

Finasteride 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Finasteride 1 mg Tablet, so it is not the usual first choice for hair loss. Because the 5 mg tablet delivers a larger amount of finasteride per dose, a doctor may select it only when that strength is specifically needed and appropriate. It should not be assumed to work faster than lower strengths, and the best strength depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan.

• Male pattern hair loss
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Reducing DHT-related prostate enlargement symptoms
• Doctor-directed treatment when a higher 5 mg strength is needed

• Swallow Finasteride 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily if your doctor has chosen this strength for you.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time every day to help you remember.
• Do not handle broken or crushed tablets if you are pregnant or may become pregnant; 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 Finasteride 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of finasteride per tablet. The doctor decides how often you should take it, and for most approved uses this strength is taken once daily; the maximum daily amount should not be exceeded unless your prescriber specifically instructs otherwise. This 5 mg strength is higher than the 1 mg tablet, so it should be used only when the prescribed dose matches this product.

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 less semen
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness
• Mild rash

• This is a higher-strength finasteride tablet, so do not use it for hair loss unless your doctor has specifically prescribed the 5 mg dose.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant; finasteride can cause harm to a male fetus.
• Broken or crushed tablets should not be handled by pregnant people.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because finasteride is processed by the liver.
• Sexual side effects may be more noticeable at this higher strength and should be discussed if they are bothersome.
• This medicine is not for use in women or children.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction, but ask your clinician if you drink heavily or have liver concerns.

• Other medicines that affect the liver, especially strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or ritonavir
• Other prescription drugs for prostate symptoms or hair loss unless your doctor says they can be combined
• Hormonal medicines or testosterone-related treatments
• Saw palmetto and other supplements marketed for prostate or hair support
• Pregnancy exposure through skin contact with crushed or broken tablets

Store Finasteride 5 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children and pregnant people.