Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet

Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains finasteride 1 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet is used to treat male pattern hair loss, also called androgenetic alopecia, in men. It is not a cure, but it may help slow further hair loss and support regrowth in some people.

How it works: Finasteride in Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which lowers the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Less DHT can help reduce shrinking of hair follicles on the scalp and may help preserve existing hair.

Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet is a standard hair-loss strength of finasteride, designed for men who have been evaluated by a doctor for androgenetic alopecia. Because it is the 1 mg tablet, it is different from higher-strength finasteride tablets used for other conditions, and it should not be assumed interchangeable with them. A doctor may choose Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet when a daily, lower-dose finasteride tablet is appropriate for hair loss management.

• Male pattern hair loss
• Androgenetic alopecia
• Slowing further scalp hair thinning
• Supporting hair retention in men prescribed finasteride

• Swallow Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet with or without food.
• Use exactly one tablet at a time unless your prescriber specifically changes your dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of finasteride per tablet. For hair loss, it is commonly taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule and whether it is right for you. Do not take more than 1 tablet in a day unless specifically instructed by your prescriber.

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

Common side effects of Finasteride may include:

• Decreased sex drive
• Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
• Reduced semen volume
• Mild breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness or tiredness

• Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet is for men only and should not be used by women or children.
• Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets because finasteride can harm a male fetus.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because finasteride is processed by the liver.
• This medicine is not for sudden hair loss or hair loss caused by other medical conditions unless your doctor says so.
• Sexual side effects can occur even at the 1 mg strength and should be discussed with a clinician if they persist.
• Do not donate blood while taking Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet and for a period after stopping it, as advised by your doctor.
• Alcohol does not have a known direct interaction, but heavy use can worsen general health and should be discussed with your doctor.

• Dutasteride
• Other finasteride-containing products
• Strong liver-enzyme-altering medicines such as certain antifungals or HIV medicines
• Supplements or medicines being used to treat sexual dysfunction, if your doctor has concerns about symptoms
• Any other prescription or over-the-counter product for hair loss

Store Proscalpin 1 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.