Propecia
(Finasteride) tablets 1mg
Product information:
Manufacturer: Roma
£ 41.59 (1.49 per tablets)
Strength: 1mg
Quantity:28
tablets
Direction for Use:
The
standard doctor-recommended dosage for Propecia is one 1mg
finasteride tablet taken orally once per day. Patients can take it with or
without food. Continuous daily administration allows levels to build up so that
benefits are sustained over time
Propecia
must be used 3 to 6 months at a time, if you are showing evidence of stabilized
hair loss or regrowth. However, maximum benefits and results may take up to a
year of uninterrupted treatment before becoming fully evident to patients. *
Maintaining good results is essential to continue taking your daily dose of
Propecia Oral tablets.
Periodic
reassessment of progress with a treating physician is suggested. This allows
monitoring for efficacy and any possible need for changes or discontinuation.
In
particular, Propecia was only evaluated for use in adult men and should not be
used at any dose with women, children or adolescents.
*Disclaimer: The individual results
may be different.
Patient Information Leaflet
Important – Before taking any
medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet
(PIL)
Propecia
(Finasteride) tablets 1mg – Patient Information Leaflet
Side Effect:
What are the side effects of Propecia?
Propecia
is subject to the risk of side effects, as with all medicines. They’re more
common, but they’re less common. In most cases, after a period of time when the
medicine is taken regularly, side effects will resolve. Some of the possible
side effects of finasteride are as follows:
- Breast
tenderness - Breast
tissue enlargement - Decreased
libido - Erectile
dysfunction - Testicular
pain - Nausea
With
progressive treatment, the risk of reduced libido or ED reduces over time.
After 2-4 years of taking Propecia, the risk is eliminated completely.
In very
rare instances, the use of Propecia and other drugs containing Finasteride is
thought to lead to breast cancer. Additionally, there are rare reports of men
taking Propecia suffering from suicidal thoughts. If you begin to suffer from
anxiety or suicidal thoughts or if you notice changes in the breast or nipple
areas, contact your doctor immediately.
top taking
this medicine and talk to your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital
emergency department if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Swelling
of your face, lips, tongue or throat - Difficulty
swallowing - Skin
rash, itching, lumps under your skin (hives) - Breathing
difficulties - Excessive
fatigue
How to store Propecia (Finasteride) tablets 1mg
Keep this
medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
This
medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not use
this medicine after the expiry date, which is stated on the carton after the
letters EXP.
The expiry
date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not
throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist
how to throw away medicines no longer use. These measures will help protect the
environment.
If you
notice any of the following, talk to your doctor straight away:
Breast
lumps, pain, enlargement of the breast (chest) tissue or nipple discharge.
These may be signs of a serious condition, such as breast cancer.
Propecia
has an effect on your hormones and may affect certain blood levels. If you need
a blood test for PSA (prostate-specific antigen), it is important that you let
your doctor know that you are taking Propecia, as it can affect the results.
For a full list of side effects,
please read the Propecia patient information leaflet.
It should
not be taken by people who are allergic to the ingredients of the medication.
It is also not suitable for female patients.
Talk to
your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any side effects. This includes any
potential side effects not listed in this leaflet. You may also report side
effects of Propecia 1mg tablets directly through the Yellow Card Scheme, or
search for MHRA yellow cards in Google Play or Apple’s App Store. You may be
able to provide more information on the safety of this medicine if you report
any side effects.
All
patients should always read the patient safety leaflet included with their
medication. If you are experiencing side effects, stop taking the treatment and
follow the instructions on the leaflet.
Cautions
There are a few notable precautions regarding Propecia use
that patients should discuss with their doctor:
- Pregnant women or women who may get pregnant
should not handle crushed Propecia tablets due to the risk of birth defects if
absorbed. - Propecia can affect PSA levels checked for
prostate cancer screening. Inform physicians of use. - Use should be reassessed periodically with a healthcare
provider to monitor results and any new medical conditions, medications, or
symptoms that could impact continued treatment. - Discontinue immediately if allergic reaction,
swelling, or breathing issues are experienced.
Covering these key cautions in a simple manner allows men
considering Propecia treatment to understand special cases that require added
consideration and monitoring.