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Finalo Tablet

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Product introduction

Finalo Tablet is used to treat hair loss in men. It is used to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss with male pattern baldness (gradual thinning of hair with receding hairline or thinning on the top of the head). This medicine is not indicated in women and children.

Finalo Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men

Uses of Finalo Tablet


Side effects of Finalo Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Finalo

  • Decreased libido
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Ejaculation disorder

How to use Finalo Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Finalo Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Finalo Tablet works

Finalo Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the body's production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Finalo Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Finalo Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Finalo Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Finalo Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
Finalo Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Finalo Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finalo Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Finalo Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Finalo Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)

Patient concerns

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Can I use finalo 1 mg for hair loss and what must me the appropriate doses
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
Dear you are intelligent enough to understand the fact that we cannot prescribe any medication which have a lot of side effects online, as it can harm you.Finalo should be taken only if this medication have been prescribed by reputed dermatologist.
Dr. Sir, I have facing depression again after 2 year , and I don't know what was it's triggered point. Kindly tell me what should i do in this situation, I am bachelor. Is Zyven is good for this situation as it was earlier suggest by psychiatrist.
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
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FAQs

Does Finalo Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?

Yes, Finalo Tablet increases hair count, thickness of hair, and length of hair. In totality, this medicine enhances the appearance of the scalp after treatment.

How long does it take for Finalo Tablet to stop hair loss?

Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking Finalo Tablet if advised by your doctor.

If I increase the dose of Finalo Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?

No, increasing the dose of Finalo Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of Finalo Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.

Can the use of Finalo Tablet affect my sex life?

Using Finalo Tablet may very rarely cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain erection and decreased amount of semen production. Consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms, as these may affect your sexual life.

Are the side effects of Finalo Tablet permanent?

No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking Finalo Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking Finalo Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.

For how long do I need to keep taking Finalo Tablet?

You have to use Finalo Tablet continuously to sustain its benefits. If treatment is stopped, the beneficial effects begin to reverse within 6 months of stopping it. Further, within 9 to 12 months of stopping Finalo Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.

Can women take Finalo Tablet?

No, Finalo Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.

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Marketer details

Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025

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