Fintride 5 mg Tablet

Fintride 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of finasteride in each tablet. Finasteride belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. It is used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and because this is a 5 mg tablet, it is the higher-strength finasteride tablet used when a clinician specifically chooses this dose for an adult patient.

How it works: Fintride 5 mg Tablet works by blocking the enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that can enlarge the prostate. By lowering DHT, the tablet can help shrink the prostate over time and ease urinary symptoms.

Fintride 5 mg Tablet is the standard higher-strength finasteride tablet, not the lower-dose form used for other finasteride indications. A doctor may choose Fintride 5 mg Tablet when the goal is to treat BPH symptoms and reduce prostate size, rather than the lower strengths used for hair-loss treatment. Because it is a 5 mg tablet, it is not meant to be split into a different treatment plan unless your prescriber tells you to do so.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Improving urinary flow
• Reducing the risk of BPH worsening
• Helping lower the chance of needing prostate surgery for BPH

• Take Fintride 5 mg Tablet by mouth with a glass of water.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Use it exactly as prescribed; do not take extra tablets to make it work faster.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Fintride 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of finasteride per tablet. The usual dose for this strength is one 5 mg tablet once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your condition and response. Do not take more than 5 mg in a day unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.

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
• Decreased semen volume
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness or weakness

• Fintride 5 mg Tablet is a higher-strength finasteride tablet used for adults with BPH and should only be taken if your doctor has assessed you.
• It can affect PSA blood test results, so tell your clinician and lab staff that you take finasteride.
• Pregnant people should not handle crushed or broken tablets because finasteride can be absorbed through the skin and may harm a male fetus.
• Do not donate blood while taking this medicine and for at least 1 month after your last dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, prostate cancer, or urinary problems that may need a different evaluation.
• Dizziness can happen in some people, so be careful when driving or standing up quickly until you know how you respond.
• Alcohol does not have a specific direct interaction with finasteride, but heavy use can worsen urinary or sexual symptoms in some people.

• Other medicines that affect the prostate or urinary symptoms may need review by your doctor.
• PSA testing can be affected, including prostate cancer screening results.
• Strong medication changes are uncommon, but always tell your clinician about prescription drugs, OTC medicines, and supplements.
• No significant interaction is expected with most common foods, but your full medication list should still be checked.

Store Fintride 5 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.