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Finasteride 1 mg & 5 mg. 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 |
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 |
10 tablets per blister |
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.
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