Fincar 5 mg Tablet

Fincar 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of finasteride in each tablet. Finasteride belongs to a class of medicines called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in some cases a doctor may also consider it when treating hair loss, depending on the patient’s situation and dosing plan. This is a tablet taken by mouth, manufactured by Cipla, India, and supplied in strips/boxes of 10 tablets.

How it works: Finasteride in Fincar 5 mg Tablet blocks the enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Lower DHT can help shrink an enlarged prostate over time and may also slow hair follicle miniaturization when finasteride is used for hair-related treatment under a doctor’s care.

Fincar 5 mg Tablet is the higher-dose finasteride tablet, so it is not the same as lower-strength finasteride products used for hair loss. This 5 mg strength is typically chosen when a clinician wants the full finasteride dose for prostate-related treatment or a specific off-label plan, rather than the lower-dose tablet commonly used for male pattern hair loss. Because it is a stronger tablet, it should only be used when a doctor has decided this strength is appropriate.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Improving urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate
• Reducing risk of urinary retention related to BPH
• Doctor-directed use related to hair loss in selected cases

• Swallow Fincar 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has prescribed daily use.
• You can take it with or without food.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid handling broken or crushed tablets if you are pregnant or may become pregnant, because finasteride can be absorbed through the skin.

Each Fincar 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of finasteride per tablet. The usual frequency is once daily for approved uses, but your doctor may individualize the schedule based on your condition and response. Do not take more than 5 mg in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically instructs otherwise.

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

Common side effects of Finasteride may include:

• Decreased libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Lower volume of ejaculation
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness
• Runny nose or mild nasal congestion

• Fincar 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength finasteride tablet and is not meant for casual hair-loss self-treatment.
• Pregnant people must not use this medicine and should not handle crushed or broken tablets because it can harm a male fetus.
• This tablet is for oral use only; do not split or crush it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Tell your doctor about any history of liver disease, prostate cancer, or abnormal PSA test results before starting.
• Finasteride can affect PSA blood test results, so your clinician needs to know you are taking it.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens dizziness or other side effects for you.
• Do not donate blood while taking finasteride and for a period after stopping it, as advised by your clinician.

• Other medicines used for prostate symptoms, such as alpha-blockers, may require monitoring.
• Testosterone products or other hormonal therapies may affect treatment response.
• PSA screening tests can be influenced by finasteride use and need interpretation by a clinician.
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may alter finasteride levels in some patients, though major interactions are uncommon.

Store Fincar 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip, protected from moisture and out of reach of children.