5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is used to treat hair loss in men. It is used to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss with male pattern baldness (gradual thinning of hair with receding hairline or thinning on the top of the head). This medicine is not indicated in women and children.

5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is to be taken by mouth with or without food. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken as per prescription. An overdose of it may cause harm to your health. It is better to take the medicine at the same time each day and it must be swallowed as a whole. It may take some time for the medicine to act upon the symptoms, so it is important to take the medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

This medicine is usually well tolerated. However, it may cause some mild sexual side effects such as low decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorder. Some people may also experience allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, and swelling of the lips or face. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor without delay.

Before starting the treatment, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health condition.

Uses of 5 Alpha R F Tablet

Treatment of Hair loss

Benefits of 5 Alpha R F Tablet

In Treatment of Hair loss

5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair to regrow. It stops the production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is considered a safe medicine. Regrowth of hair can be beneficial to your mood, self-esteem as well as your appearance, but you need to use it regularly to get the benefits.

Side effects of 5 Alpha R F Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of 5 Alpha R F

Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder

How to use 5 Alpha R F Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How 5 Alpha R F Tablet works

5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the body's production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving

SAFE

5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)

Patient concerns

I m a patient of hair loss for 9 mnth. I want to ask that my doctor prescribe me finax 1mg and hair 4u 5% but in the starting of treatment i used morrF 5% topical so it is so effective but after i use hair4u This is not much effect So hair4u- 1.5% aminexil topical + 5%minoxidil topical. MORR F- 0.1% finestride topica + 5%minoxidil topical So which is best i used oral finax 1mg also.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

I should consult a dermatologist , I can't explain which is better

Hair loss problem last 5 years

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take aamalki rasayan 1 spoon twice with water, hair bac tab 2 tablet twice, protein rich diet

FAQs

Does 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?

Yes, 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet increases hair count, thickness of hair, and length of hair. In totality, this medicine enhances the appearance of the scalp after treatment.

How long does it take for 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet to stop hair loss?

Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet if advised by your doctor.

If I increase the dose of 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?

No, increasing the dose of 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.

Can the use of 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet affect my sex life?

Using 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet may very rarely cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain erection and decreased amount of semen production. Consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms, as these may affect your sexual life.

Are the side effects of 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet permanent?

No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.

For how long do I need to keep taking 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet?

You have to use 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet continuously to sustain its benefits. If treatment is stopped, the beneficial effects begin to reverse within 6 months of stopping it. Further, within 9 to 12 months of stopping 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.

Can women take 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet?

No, 5 Alpha R F 1mg Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.

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