FINPECIA 1MG TABLET contains Finasteride which belongs to the group of medicines called 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors. It is used to treat hair loss (male pattern baldness) in men. Male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is a common type of hair loss that primarily affects the hairs present in the crown and at the front portion of the scalp. It happens mainly due to hormonal imbalance and is often characterized by baldness and thinning of hair.

Finasteride increases hair growth on the scalp. It works by blocking the production of certain stress hormones (dihydrotestosterone) in the body, that causes hair loss. As a result, it reverses balding process and prevents further hair loss in men. At higher doses, it may also be effective in treating prostate problems such as benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Before taking FINPECIA 1MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are already taking finasteride or other similar medicines (Ex. dutasteride) to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). It is not suitable for use in women and in children aged below 18 years. Pregnant women should not come in contact with FINPECIA 1MG TABLET as it may harm the growing baby. FINPECIA 1MG TABLET is generally well tolerated. However, it may cause mild sexual side effects like decrease in libido or problems in erection or semen release. These side effects are usually temporary and gets reversed once the therapy is discontinued. However, contact your doctor if they trouble you.

USES OF FINPECIA 1MG TABLET

• Treats hair loss (male pattern baldness) in adult men

HOW FINPECIA 1MG TABLET WORKS

FINPECIA 1MG TABLET reduces hair fall and increases hair growth on the scalp. It works by blocking the production of certain stress hormones (dihydrotestosterone) in the body, that causes hair loss, thereby reversing balding process and prevents further hair loss in men.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take FINPECIA 1MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. FINPECIA 1MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking FINPECIA 1MG TABLET without consulting your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FINPECIA 1MG TABLET

UNCOMMON

• Problems in erection (impotence)
• Decrease in sex drive
• Problems with ejaculation

Stop taking FINPECIA 1MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of severe allergic reaction (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of your lips, face, tongue and throat which may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• Feeling depressed with suicidal thoughts
• Signs of breast cancer (such as breast enlargement with pain, presence of lumps in the breast, or discharge from nipple)