F Pecia 1% Tablet
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Product introduction
F Pecia 1% Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss in men. At a certain dosage, it promotes hair growth, while at a different dosage this medicine relieves the symptoms of BPH.
F Pecia 1% 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 decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorder. 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. It is usually not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless prescribed by the doctor.
F Pecia 1% 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 decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorder. 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. It is usually not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of F Pecia Tablet
Benefits of F Pecia Tablet
In Treatment of Hair loss
F Pecia 1% 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.
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
F Pecia 1% Tablet helps treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by reducing the levels of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate. This helps in the reduction of prostate size and relieves BPH symptoms. It helps improve urinary flow, reduce urinary urgency, decrease frequency of urination, and relieve other urinary symptoms associated with BPH. F Pecia 1% Tablet is commonly prescribed as a long-term treatment option for managing BPH.
Side effects of F Pecia 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 F Pecia
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
How to use F Pecia 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. F Pecia 1% Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How F Pecia Tablet works
F Pecia 1% 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. It also blocks the hormone mediated enlargement of prostate.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with F Pecia 1% Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
F Pecia 1% 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 F Pecia 1% Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
F Pecia 1% Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
F Pecia 1% Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of F Pecia 1% Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of F Pecia 1% Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, F Pecia 1% Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
However, F Pecia 1% Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
What if you forget to take F Pecia Tablet?
If you miss a dose of F Pecia 1% Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver F Pecia 1% Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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