Available inTablet
Dosage1mg, 5mg
ManufacturerAccord Healthcare, Angita Pharma, Apotex
Available inCapsule
Dosage0.5mg
ManufacturerApotex, Auro Pharma, Generic Medical Partners
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The recommended adult dose of finasteride is 5 mg once daily, taken with or without food.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take Finasteride exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store Finasteride at room temperature. Protect it from light and keep it out of the reach of children. Women who are or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets of Finasteride.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
The recommended dose of dutasteride is 0.5 mg once daily, with or without food. Swallow the capsule whole.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to use Dutasteride exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store Dutasteride at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Finasteride. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Finasteride with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Finasteride. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Finasteride.
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Dutasteride. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Dutasteride with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Dutasteride.
Each blue, round biconvex, film-coated tablet, debossed with "FS" on one side and "5" on other side contains 5 mg of finasteride. Nonmedicinal ingredients: Coloring agent (FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, talc, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide), Docusate Sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel PH 102), pregelatinised starch, and sodium starch glycolate.
Each pale yellow, oblong, soft gelatin capsule, imprinted with "APO" on one side and "D 0.5" on the other side, contains dutasteride 0.5 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, mono- and di-glycerides of caprilic/capric acids; capsule shell: gelatin, glycerine, purified water, titanium dioxide, and yellow ferric oxide.
Finasteride (for BPH) should not be taken by anyone who:
Do not take Dutasteride if you:
Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. In many cases, interactions are intended or are managed by close monitoring. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
There may be an interaction between dutasteride and any of the following:
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Finasteride.
Breast Cancer: Male breast cancer has been reported in a small number of people taking finasteride. It is not known with certainty whether finasteride can cause breast cancer, but this possibility cannot be ruled out at this time. If you notice any changes in your breasts, such as breast enlargement, pain, tenderness, lumps, or nipple discharge, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Laboratory tests: Finasteride may decrease PSA levels (a substance normally produced and used to evaluate Prostate Cancer) and should be taken into account when evaluating PSA levels.
Liver function: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause Finasteride to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how Finasteride may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Finasteride, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Long-term use: The effects of using Finasteride for the long term (i.e., more than 10 years) have not been established.
Prostate cancer: Finasteride (for BPH) may be linked with an increased risk of developing a rare type of cancer called high-grade prostate cancer. The risk of this cancer while taking Finasteride is still considered very small. Note that finasteride (for BPH) is not approved to treat prostate cancer. If you have any concerns about Finasteride, talk to your health care provider.
Surgery: People who are candidates for immediate prostate surgery should not take finasteride.
Pregnancy and birth defects: When absorbed into the system of a pregnant woman, finasteride may cause abnormalities of the genitals in a male baby. Crushed or broken finasteride tablets should not be handled by women who are or may become pregnant because finasteride may be absorbed into their system through the skin.
Children: Finasteride should not be used by children.
Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should take this medication.
Blood donation: Men taking Dutasteride should not donate blood until at least 6 months have passed following their last dose. This is to prevent pregnant women from being exposed to dutasteride during a blood transfusion.
Liver disease: If you have liver disease or decreased liver function, discuss with your doctor how Dutasteride may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Dutasteride, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Prostate Cancer: Dutasteride may be linked to an increased risk of developing a rare type of cancer called high-grade prostate cancer. The risk of developing this cancer while taking Dutasteride is still considered very small. Note that dutasteride is not approved to treat prostate cancer. If you experience worsening symptoms or symptoms that do not improve within 6 months, discuss this with your doctor. PSA test: Dutasteride can decrease PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels by up to 50%. Doctors often measure PSA levels to test for prostate cancer. PSA levels can still be measured for this purpose, but your doctor will need to adjust the results in order for the test to be accurate. If you are having a PSA test, ensure your doctor knows that you are taking dutasteride.
Women and children: Dutasteride is intended for use by men only. Women and children must avoid contact with the medication, as it is absorbed through the skin. If contact occurs, wash the exposed area immediately with soap and water.
Pregnancy: Dutasteride is intended for use by men only. Women who may be pregnant must avoid touching any pills of dutaseride (even ones that are not leaking). Pregnant women or women who may be pregnant should not handle dutasteride because the medication can be absorbed through the skin and may cause abnormalities in the baby. If a pregnant woman accidentally comes in contact with the capsules, she should wash the contact area immediately with soap and water.
Breast-feeding: Dutasteride is not intended for use by women. It is not known if dutasteride passes into breast milk. Do not handle this medication if you are breast-feeding because the medication can be absorbed through the skin and may affect the baby.
Children: Dutasteride is not intended for use by children. The safety and effectiveness of dutasteride have not been established for use by people in this age group.
Finasteride belongs to a group of medications known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. Finasteride is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate. Finasteride can be used alone or in combination with another medication called Doxazosin (an alpha blocker). These medications may be taken together to reduce the progress of your BPH symptoms. Finasteride improves the symptoms associated with BPH, such as decreased urine flow, difficulty urinating, getting up to urinate during the night, or hesitation at the start of urination. It may take 6 months or more to see the full effects of finasteride. Finasteride reduces the likelihood of prostate surgery for men with BPH. Finasteride must be taken on a regular basis to be effective. If the medication is stopped, the prostate will start to grow again.
Finasteride may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of Finasteride may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of Finasteride may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested Finasteride for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Finasteride, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking Finasteride without consulting your doctor.
Do not give Finasteride to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take Finasteride if their doctor has not prescribed it.
Dutasteride works to reduce the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes enlargement of the prostate gland. Dutasteride relieves symptoms of BPH by reducing the size of the prostate and improving the flow of urine.
This medication improves symptoms associated with BPH, such as:
Dutasteride may be prescribed along with another medication called Tamsulosin in order to decrease the symptoms of BPH.
It may take 6 months or more to see the full effects of Dutasteride. Dutasteride reduces the likelihood of prostate surgery for men with BPH. It must be taken on a regular basis to be effective. If the medication is stopped, the prostate will start to grow again.
Dutasteride may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of Dutasteride may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of Dutasteride may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested Dutasteride for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Dutasteride, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking Dutasteride without consulting your doctor.
Do not give Dutasteride to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
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