Uses
This medication is used to treat male pattern hair loss and is to
be used only by adult men.
Directions
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 efects
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. Finasteride must not be used during pregnancy. If you become
pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not known if finasteride is excreted into breast milk. However,
this drug is not indicated for use in women.
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.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
Missed Dosage
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.
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