Generic Proscar
Active ingredient: Finasteride
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About this medicine
What it is used for
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Finasteride tablets USP are indicated for the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in MEN ONLY. Efficacy in bitemporal recession has not been established. Finasteride tablets USP are not indicated for use in women. • Finasteride tablets USP are 5α-reductase inhibitors indicated for the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in MEN ONLY ( 1 ). • Finasteride tablets USP are not indicated for use in women ( 1 , 4 , 5.1 ).
How it is taken
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Finasteride tablets USP may be administered with or without meals. The recommended dose of finasteride tablets USP is one tablet (1 mg) taken once daily. In general, daily use for three months or more is necessary before benefit is observed. Continued use is recommended to sustain benefit, which should be re-evaluated periodically. Withdrawal of treatment leads to reversal of effect within 12 months. • Finasteride tablets USP may be administered with or without meals ( 2 ). • One tablet (1 mg) taken once daily ( 2 ). • In general, daily use for three months or more is necessary before benefit is observed ( 2 ).
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Finasteride tablets USP are not indicated for use in women or pediatric patients ( 5.1 , 5.4 ). • Women should not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets USP when they are pregnant or may potentially be pregnant due to potential risk to a male fetus ( 5.1 , 8.1 , 16 ). • Finasteride tablets USP causes a decrease in serum PSA levels. Any confirmed increase in PSA while on finasteride tablets USP may signal the presence of prostate cancer and should be evaluated, even if those values are still within the normal range for men not taking a 5α-reductase inhibitor ( 5.2 ). • 5α-reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer ( 5.3 , 6.1 ). 5.1 Exposure of Women - Risk to Male Fetus Finasteride tablets USP are not indicated for use in women. Women should not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets USP, when they are pregnant or may potentially be pregnant because of the possibility of absorption of finasteride and the subsequent potential risk to a male fetus. Finasteride tablets USP are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets have not been broken or crushed.
Source: openFDA / DailyMed. Provided for information only — always follow the directions given by your own prescriber.