Propecia contains a medicine called finasteride. This belongs to a group of medicines called Type II 5 alpha reductase inhibitors. Your doctor has prescribed Propecia because you have male pattern hair loss (also known s androgenetic alopecia). Propecia increases hair growth on the scalp and prevents further hair loss in men. Men with mild to moderate, but not complete hair loss, can benefit from using Propecia. Propecia lowers the levels of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) in the scalp. This helps to reverse the balding process, leading to an increased hair growth and prevention of further hair loss.
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Always take Propecia exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Propecia can be taken with or without food. Taking this medicine The usual dose is one tablet each day. Take this medicine by mouth. Propecia will not work faster or better if you take it more than once a day. If you take more Propecia than you should If you take too many tablets by mistake, contact your doctor immediately. If you forget to take Propecia If you forget to take a tablet, skip the missed dose. Take the next one as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you stop taking Propecia It may take 3 to 6 months for the full effect to develop. It is important to keep taking Propecia for as long as your doctor tells you. If you stop taking Propecia, you are likely to lose the hair you have gained within 9 to 12 months.
The active ingredient in Propecia Tablets is Finasteride. Each tablet contains 1 mg Finasteride. The other ingredients in Propecia are: Lactose, Microcrystalline Cellulose E460, Pregelatinised Maize Starch, Sodium Starch Glycollate, Docusate Sodium, Magnesium stearate E572, Hypromellose E464, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose E463, Titanium Dioxide, Talc, Yellow Iron Oxide E172, Red Iron Oxide E172.
Do not take Propecia if- you are a woman (because this medicine is for men). It has been shown in clinical trials that Propecia does not work in women with hair loss. you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Finasteride or any of the other ingredients, you are already taking Finasteride or Dutasteride used for a prostate problem called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Do not take Propecia if any of the aforementioned apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking. Propecia should not be used in children. Take special care with Propecia Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if you are going to have a blood test for prostate cancer called PSA (prostate-specific antigen). This is because Propecia can affect the result of this test. Taking other medicines Propecia does not usually affect other medicines. Always tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking or planning to take, including any obtained without a prescription. Do not take Propecia if you are already taking Finasteride or Dustasteride, used for a prostate problem called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Pregnancy and Breast feeding :Propecia should not be taken by women. Do not touch crushed or broken Propecia tablets if you are a woman who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant (whole tablets are coated to stop contact with the medicine during normal use). This is because this medicine may affect the baby?s sex organs. If a woman who is pregnant comes into contact with crushed or broken Propecia tablets, speak to your doctor. Driving and using machines Propecia is not likely to affect you being able to drive, use tools or machines. Important information about some of the ingredients of Propecia. Propecia contains lactose, which is a type of sugar. If you have ever been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars (have an intolerance to some sugars), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Using other medicine for male pattern hair loss with Propecia No information is available about the use of Propecia with Minoxidil, another type of medicine for male pattern hair loss which is applied to the head. Like all medicines, Propecia can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine: Allergic reactions If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking it and see your doctor straight away. The signs may include: Skin rashes, itching, or lumps under your skin (hives) Swelling of your lips and face. Other side effects may include: you may be unable to have an erection (impotence), you may have less desire to have sex, you may have problems with ejaculation, for example a decrease in the amount of semen released during sex. This decrease in the amount of semen does not appear to affect normal sexual function. You may have reduced fertility. These side effects above may disappear after a while if you continue taking Propecia. If these symptoms persist, they usually resolve after stopping Propecia. Other side effects reported in men are: breast swelling or tenderness, palpitations (feeling your heartbeat), Changes in the way your liver is working, which can be shown by a blood test, pain in the testicles.