Brand
name: FINEPECIA
(Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia)
Generic name: Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia
Why is FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) prescribed?
FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) is a remedy for baldness in men with mild to moderate hair
loss on the top of the head and the front of the mid-scalp area. It
increases hair growth, improves hair regrowth, and slows down hair
loss. It works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on other
parts of the body.
You may begin to see improvement as early as 3 months after you begin
taking FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia), but for many men it takes longer. The improvement
lasts only as long as you take the drug; if you stop, new hair growth
will cease and hair loss will resume.
FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) is a low-dose form of Proscar, a drug prescribed for prostate
enlargement.
Most important fact about FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) without RX - prescriptions.
FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) is NOT for use by women. If taken during pregnancy, it can
cause abnormal development of a male baby's genital organs.
How should you take FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia)?
For maximum benefit, take FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) regularly once a day. It can be
taken with or without food.
If you miss a dose FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) (Finasteride)
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
Why should FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia)
not be prescribed?
Due to the drug's effect on male babies, women should avoid FINEPECIA
(Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) if there is any chance that they may
be pregnant.
Do not use FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) if it gives
you an allergic reaction, or if you've ever had an allergic reaction
to its chemical twin, Proscar.
Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature in a closed container away from moisture.
FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) side effects
FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia)'s side effects are primarily sexual, and relatively uncommon--they
strike one or two men in a hundred. If any side effects develop or
change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your
doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia).
* Side effects may include:
Breast tenderness and enlargement, decreased amount of semen per ejaculation,
decreased sex drive, impotence, itching, rash, swelling, testicular pain
Special warnings about FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia)
If there's even a possibility that they're pregnant, women should
avoid handling a crushed or broken FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) tablet for fear of absorbing
some of the active ingredient through the skin. Whole tablets are safe
to handle thanks to a protective outer coating.
Use FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) with caution if you have liver problems.
FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) lowers readings of the PSA screening test for prostate cancer.
If you're scheduled to have your PSA level checked, make sure the doctor
knows you're taking FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia).
Possible food and drug interactions when taking FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia)
No significant drug interactions have been reported.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Avoid even touching the active ingredient in FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia) if there's a
chance that you're pregnant.
Recommended dosage for FINEPECIA (Finasteride, Proscar, Propecia)
ADULT MEN
Overdosage
