Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Finasteride (1mg)
Finast 1mg Tablet is used to treat hair loss in men, increasing hair growth and preventing further hair loss with male pattern baldness.
Tablet
Finast 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.
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. Finast 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Finast 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.
Yes, Finast 1mg Tablet increases hair count, hair thickness, and hair length. It improves the appearance of the scalp after treatment.
Typically, daily use of Finast 1mg Tablet for three to six months shows effectiveness. However, continue using as advised by your doctor.
No, increasing the dose of Finast 1mg Tablet does not enhance the effects. The prescribed dosage and duration of treatment should be followed strictly as directed by your doctor.
Rarely, Finast 1mg Tablet can cause decreased sexual desire, difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, and reduced semen production. If you experience these symptoms, contact your doctor as they may impact your sexual life.
No, side effects typically disappear after stopping treatment, and even with prolonged use, many side effects disappear. However, if side effects worry you, consult your doctor for advice.
Consistent use of Finast 1mg Tablet is necessary to maintain its benefits. If treatment stops, the beneficial effects begin to reverse within six months. Additionally, after nine to twelve months of stopping treatment, hair loss increases and returns to its previous level.
No, Finast 1mg Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should only be used by men.