PROPECIA 1 MG 28 TABLETS

Propecia tablets contain finasteride, which restores hair growth and prevents hair loss, by reducing levels of male hormones that cause hair loss, it is effective in treating male baldness in men.

Propecia tablets ingredients

• Finasteride:5-alpha reductase inhibitor, 5-alpha reductase protein is usually responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and with finasteride inhibition of that enzyme or protein, the levels of hair loss-causing dihydrotestosterone decrease, which prevents hair loss, and promotes hair regrowth.

Propecia indications

propecia is used for hair loss, as well as male baldness at the crown and in the middle of the scalp; The hair regrows and its loss slows down.

Propecia does not affect hair growth in the rest of the body.

Propecia dosage and method of use

The appropriate dose of propecia tablets shall be determined at the doctor's direction, Instructions should be followed on the appropriate dose, and the usual dose of the drug is one tablet per day at the same time every day, with or without food.

For the best result, Propecia tablets should be taken for hair loss for 3 months or more, as regular use of the drug yields the best results.

Withdrawal of treatment may reverse its effect within 12 months.

Side Effects of Propecia Tablets

Propecia works by affecting male hormones in men and thus can cause side effects despite its role in hair growth, such as:

• Decreased sexual desire or ability.
• Erectile dysfunction or difficulty sustaining it.
• Difficulty in reaching orgasm.
• Reduce the amount of semen released during intercourse in some men, which is harmless, but may persist in some men even after discontinuing medication.

The doctor should be told immediately if you suffer some side effects:

• Breast enlargement or mass in the breast.
• nipple discharge.
• Breast pain.
• Testicular pain.
• Difficulty to urinate.
• Blood in the semen.

The drug rarely causes an allergic reaction, but if this happens in those who are allergic to the active substance, the doctor should be consulted immediately, some symptoms may arise, such as:

• Itching.
• Skin rash.
• Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat.
• severe dizziness.
• Difficulty breathing.

Propecia 1mg precautions

• You should consult a doctor before taking Propecia tablets, and let him know if you are allergic to drug substances.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist your history before you decide to buy Propecia, especially liver disease, prostate, or urination problems.
• The drug is not used for women, especially during pregnancy or lactation, nor is it used for children.
• Before performing any surgery, you should inform the doctor of the medications you are taking, including Propecia.

Drug interactions of Propecia Pills

The drug may interact with some drugs, affecting their effectiveness, or may they affect its effectiveness, and then the doctor should be consulted before taking it, especially if they are taking other drugs, as it may interact with over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbs.

Sources

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-5471/propecia-oral/details

https://www.drugs.com/propecia.html