Proscar 5 mg Tablets

Proscar 5 mg Tablets contain finasteride 5 mg in each tablet. Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, a medicine used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate, in adult men. Proscar 5 mg Tablets are taken by mouth and are prescribed to help improve urinary symptoms and reduce the risk of BPH-related complications.

How it works: Finasteride in Proscar 5 mg Tablets blocks an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Lower DHT levels can help shrink an enlarged prostate over time and make urinary flow easier.

Proscar 5 mg Tablets are a higher-strength finasteride product used for BPH, not for casual or self-directed use. Because each tablet contains 5 mg, this strength is suited only for men who have been evaluated by a doctor and need the BPH dose rather than a lower finasteride dose used for other conditions.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Enlarged prostate
• Improving urinary symptoms caused by BPH
• Reducing the risk of BPH-related urinary problems

• Swallow the Proscar 5 mg tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You may take Proscar 5 mg Tablets with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Proscar 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of finasteride. For BPH, it is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum usual daily dose is 5 mg unless your doctor directs otherwise. Your doctor decides the right schedule based on your prostate symptoms, other medicines, and overall health.

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
• Reduced semen volume
• Difficulty with ejaculation
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Rash
• Dizziness or feeling weak

• Proscar 5 mg Tablets are for adult men only and should not be used by women or children.
• Pregnant women must not handle crushed or broken tablets because finasteride can harm an unborn male baby.
• This is a higher-strength tablet for BPH, so do not use it as a starting medicine or share it with others.
• Tell your doctor about liver problems before using finasteride, since medical review may be needed.
• Finasteride can affect PSA blood test results, so tell your healthcare professional you take Proscar 5 mg Tablets before screening.
• Sexual side effects may occur and can be more noticeable with finasteride 5 mg in some men.
• You may still need regular follow-up for urinary symptoms, prostate checks, and symptom monitoring.

• Other finasteride-containing products
• Dutasteride
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, or ritonavir may change finasteride exposure
• Alpha-blockers used for urinary symptoms, such as tamsulosin or doxazosin, if your doctor has concerns about blood pressure or symptom overlap

Store Proscar 5 mg Tablets at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and out of reach of children.