FINASTERIDE-1MG is for use by men only.

FINASTERIDE-1MG is used to treat men with male pattern hair loss to increase hair growth on the scalp and to prevent further hair loss.

Male pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is a common condition in which men experience thinning of the hair on the scalp. This often results in a receding hair line and/or balding on the top of the head. These changes typically start to occur in some men in their 20s and become more common with age. Once hair loss has occurred over a long period of time, the hair may be permanently lost.

Male pattern hair loss is thought to be caused by a combination of family history (heredity) and production of a particular male hormone, called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Men with male pattern hair loss have more DHT in the balding part of their scalp than in other parts, resulting in increased hair loss.

When you must not take it
Do not take FINASTERIDE-1MG if:

you have an allergy to FINASTERIDE-1MG or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to FINASTERIDE-1MG may include skin rash, or swelling of the lips or face.
the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering
the expiry date on the pack has passed.
If you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking FINASTERIDE-1MG, talk to your doctor.

Do not give FINASTERIDE-1MG to children or women.

Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant must not take FINASTERIDE-1MG, handle crushed or broken tablets or handle tablets with wet hands.

If the active ingredient in FINASTERIDE-1MG is absorbed after swallowing the tablet or through the skin by a woman who is pregnant with a male baby, it may cause the male baby to be born with abnormalities of the sex organs.

Whole tablets are coated to prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets haven’t been crushed or broken.

If a pregnant woman swallows FINASTERIDE-1MG, handles crushed or broken tablets or handles tablets with wet hands, her doctor must be consulted immediately.

FINASTERIDE-1MG is for use by men only.

Side-effects of finasteride are uncommon, however as with all medication, there is a possibility you may experience side effects.

Uncommon side effects (Occurring in less than 1% of men)

​​Decreased sexual desire
Difficulty in achieving an erection
Decreased production of semen
Depressed mood
Side-effects reverse once finasteride has been stopped. Please read the patient information leaflet for a full list of side-effects