Finasteride (1mg)
F 1mg Tablet is to be taken by mouth with or without food. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken as per prescription. An overdose of it may cause harm to your health. It is better to take the medicine at the same time each day and it must be swallowed as a whole. It may take some time for the medicine to act upon the symptoms, so it is important to take the medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.This medicine is usually well tolerated. However, it may cause some mild sexual side effects such as low decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorder. Some people may also experience allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, and swelling of the lips or face. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor without delay.Before starting the treatment, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health condition.
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 themCommon side effects of F
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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. F 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
F 1mg 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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with F 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
F 1mg 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.
Information regarding the use of F 1mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
F 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
F 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
F 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of F 1mg Tablet is recommended.
There is limited information available on the use of F 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, F 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
Yes, F 1mg Tablet increases hair count, thickness of hair, and length of hair. In totality, this medicine enhances the appearance of the scalp after treatment.
Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking F 1mg Tablet if advised by your doctor.
No, increasing the dose of F 1mg Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of F 1mg Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
Using F 1mg 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.
No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking F 1mg Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking F 1mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
You have to use F 1mg 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 F 1mg Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.
No, F 1mg Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.
