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Finasteride (Finasteride 1 mg. & 5 mg. ) Our brand
CYPECIA ™
Finasteride is the first and only FDA-approved pill proven to treat
male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of the head) and anterior
(mid-scalp area) in men. Most men reported an increase in the amount
of hair, a decrease in hair loss, and improvement in appearance. The
vast majority of men on Finasteride were rated as improved by
doctors.
| Finasteride
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Oral (Hair Growth) |
| Common
Brand Names : |
Propecia |
| Uses : |
This medication is used to treat male pattern
hair loss and is to be used ONLY by adult men. |
| Packing
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10 tablets per blister |
How to Use
Take one tablet daily or as directed by your doctor. This drug may
be taken with or without meals. This drug usually must be taken
regularly for 3 months for the benefits to be noticeable. Once
treatment is stopped, any gain in hair quantity will be lost. If
this medication is crushed prior to administration, it must not be
handled by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant
Side Effects
Unlikely to occur but the possible side effects include impotence,
decreased sex drive or decrease in amount of ejaculate. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
Precautions
Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history,
especially of: liver disease, prostate cancer, urinary tract
disease, drug allergies. Finasteride should NOT be used in women or
children. The drug can be absorbed through the skin. If the film
coating of the tablet has been broken or the tablet crushed, it
should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or plans to become
pregnant. Any contact with finasteride by a developing male fetus
could result in abnormalities of the external genitalia.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription
medication you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Over Dose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
Notes
Do not share this drug with others.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if
it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose
and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. KEEP
THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Important Note
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed that
taking this medicaton is safe, appropriate or effective for you.
* Illustrations are for graphic purposes only.
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