Ricit 5 mg Tablet

Ricit 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of finasteride in each tablet. Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, a drug class used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate, in adult men. It helps improve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate and may lower the risk of urinary retention or the need for prostate surgery. Ricit 5 mg Tablet is not for women or children.

How it works: Finasteride in Ricit 5 mg Tablet blocks the enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone that helps enlarge the prostate. By lowering DHT over time, the tablet can shrink prostate tissue and ease urine flow.

Ricit 5 mg Tablet is the higher-strength finasteride tablet used specifically for BPH, not for hair loss treatment. Because it is the full 5 mg strength, it is suited for adult men a doctor has evaluated for prostate enlargement, not for starting or casual use. A clinician may choose this strength when the goal is to reduce prostate-related symptoms and long-term complications.

• Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Relief of weak urine stream or trouble starting urination
• Reduction of frequent or nighttime urination due to an enlarged prostate
• Lowering the chance of acute urinary retention
• Helping reduce the need for prostate surgery in selected patients

• Swallow the Ricit 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Use only the dose and schedule prescribed by your doctor; do not take extra tablets if you miss a dose.
• Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken or crushed tablets.

Each Ricit 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of finasteride. For BPH, it is commonly taken once daily, and the usual maximum is 5 mg per day unless your doctor gives different instructions. Your doctor decides the exact dose and duration based on your symptoms and response.

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
• Decreased amount of semen released during sex
• Difficulty with ejaculation
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness or weakness
• At the 5 mg strength, sexual side effects may be more noticeable in some men

• Ricit 5 mg Tablet is for adult men and should not be used by women or children.
• Pregnant women must not touch crushed or broken tablets because finasteride can be absorbed through the skin and may harm a male fetus.
• This is a higher-strength finasteride tablet for BPH, so do not use it for hair loss unless a doctor specifically prescribes it.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, prostate cancer, or urinary tract blockage, because symptoms can overlap with other conditions.
• Finasteride can lower PSA test results, so your healthcare provider should know you are taking it before prostate testing.
• Alcohol does not have a direct major interaction, but heavy drinking can worsen dizziness or urinary symptoms.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or weak after taking the tablet.

• Dutasteride
• Other medicines used for prostate symptoms, if your doctor has not reviewed the combination
• Herbal supplements or over-the-counter products marketed for prostate health, especially saw palmetto
• Medicines that affect liver enzymes, if prescribed alongside finasteride
• PSA testing, because finasteride can change the result

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