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Propecia

Propecia

finasteride

Manufacturer:

Organon

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Finasteride
Indications/Uses
Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) to increase hair growth & prevent further hair loss.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
1 tab daily. Duration: ≥3 mth.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy or potential pregnancy. Women & childn.
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Special Precautions
Not effective in postmenopausal women w/ androgenetic alopecia. Women who are or may potentially be pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tab. Decreased PSA levels by 50% in older men w/ benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Adverse Reactions
Decreased libido & vol of ejaculate, erectile dysfunction, male breast cancer. Hypersensitivity reactions eg, rash, pruritus, urticaria & angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat & face); depression, suicidal ideation; breast tenderness & enlargement, testicular pain, hematospermia, male infertility &/or poor seminal quality.
Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Other Dermatologicals
ATC Classification
D11AX10 - finasteride ; Belongs to the class of other dermatologicals.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Propecia tab 1 mg
Packing/Price
28's
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