Finpecia 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.

Finpecia Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men

Uses of Finpecia Tablet

Side effects of Finpecia 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 Finpecia

Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder

How to use Finpecia 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. Finpecia Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Finpecia Tablet works

Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Finpecia Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving

SAFE

Finpecia Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Finpecia Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finpecia Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Finpecia Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Finpecia Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)

Patient concerns

hair fall tablet name and shampoo i used finpecia tablet but hair fall why my age is 36

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Tab keraglo men at night for few days

How side-effects is caused, I am taking finpecia from 6 months. Is it safe

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Every medicine has some side effects. It is recommended to take all medicine under the supervision of a Doctor

I am suffering from male pattern baldness. I want to know which treatment will help and should I take finpecia for that.

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

I can understand your problem but as you are suffering from hormone mediated hair loss what we call androgenetic alopecia in medical terms, you need to understand that there is no permanent solution to this condition. you can apply Minoxidil 5% lotion 1 ml twice daily over dry scalp for 3 months. You have to apply Minoxidil for long period of time for new hair and also continue it as long as you wish for hairs.

FAQs

Does Finpecia Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?

Yes, Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet to stop hair loss?

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

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

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

Can the use of Finpecia Tablet affect my sex life?

Using Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet permanent?

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

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

You have to use Finpecia 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 Finpecia Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.

Can women take Finpecia Tablet?

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

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