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Finpecia 1Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Finasteride
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Finpecia 1Mg Tablet

This medication is a type of steroid reductase inhibitor. It treats urinary problems in patients having an enlarged prostate gland. Also, it lowers the risk of needing surgery to treat this condition. It works by reducing the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hormone in the body.

This makes the prostate gland smaller, which relieves urinary problems. It is administered orally, with or without food, usually once a day, or as prescribed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. This may take 6-12 months to notice a significant change in the condition.

    What are the uses of Finpecia 1Mg Tablet

    • Hair Loss

    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

    • Alopecia

    What are the contraindications of Finpecia 1Mg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Finpecia 1Mg Tablet ?

    • Swelling Of The Eyes, Ears And Inside Of Nose

    • Difficulty In Swallowing

    • Difficulty In Breathing

    • Hives

    • Depression

    • Erectile Dysfunction

    Key highlights of Finpecia 1Mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medication is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    What are the substitutes for Finpecia 1Mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Finpecia 1Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is used for the treating benign enlarged prostate and hair loss in the scalp of men. It is a class of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that acts as an antiandrogen thereby lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in certain body parts like hair follicles and prostate gland.

      What are the interactions of Finpecia 1Mg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        This medication interacts with Diltiazem, Itraconazole, and Nelfinavir.
      • Interaction with Disease

        This medication interacts with Urinary tract obstruction.

      FAQs about Finpecia 1Mg Tablet

      • Ques : What is Finpecia 1Mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication has Finasteride as an active ingredient present. It performs its action by increasing the flow of blood in the hair follicles.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Finpecia 1Mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of hair loss, hair thinning, growth of male hormone in the scalp and promotes hair growth. It also treats Benign prostatic hyperplasia.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Finpecia 1Mg Tablet?

        Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include skin itching, redness, irritation, headache and application side rashes.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Finpecia 1Mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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