Product Description

FINAST 5MG TABLET contains Finasteride which belongs to a group of medicines called type II 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors. It is used to manage signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH; also known as enlarged prostate) is a non-cancerous growth of prostate gland, which is predominantly caused due to excessive production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Symptoms of BPH includes urinary problems such as difficulty in passing urine, urinary incontinence (unintentional passing of urine), frequent urination at night, sexual dysfunction or painful ejaculation.

Finasteride reduces the size of an enlarged prostate. It works by blocking the production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body that causes prostate enlargement in men. As a result, it helps in the shrinkage of an enlarged prostate and reduces the unpleasant symptoms associated with it. During management with FINAST 5MG TABLET, your doctor would closely monitor your urinary tract as a precaution.

Before taking FINAST 5MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver problems. It is not suitable for use in women and in children aged below 18 years. Pregnant women should not come in contact with FINAST 5MG TABLET as it may harm the growing baby. Women of childbearing potential should use a suitable contraceptive method (such as condom) to avoid seminal exposure from men taking FINAST 5MG TABLET. FINAST 5MG TABLET is generally well tolerated. However, it may cause mild sexual side effects like decrease in libido or problems in erection or semen release. These side effects are usually temporary and gets reversed once the therapy is discontinued. However, contact your doctor if they trouble you.

USES OF FINAST 5MG TABLET

It is used to manage signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)

HOW FINAST 5MG TABLET WORKS

FINAST 5MG TABLET helps in shrinkage of an enlarged prostate, where finasteride works by blocking the production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone in the body that causes prostate enlargement. As a result, it reduces the size of prostate, manages further growth, and improves urine flow.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take FINAST 5MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. FINAST 5MG TABLET can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking FINAST 5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FINAST 5MG TABLET

COMMON

Problems in erection (impotence)
Decrease in sex drive
Problems with ejaculation

UNCOMMON

Rash
Breast swelling or tenderness

Stop using FINAST 5MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

Signs of severe allergic reaction (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of your lips, face, tongue and throat which may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
Feeling depressed with suicidal thoughts
Signs of breast cancer (such as breast enlargement with pain, presence of lumps in the breast, or discharge from nipple)