Finacet 1mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Finacet 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.
Finacet 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.
Finacet 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 Finacet Tablet
Side effects of Finacet 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 Finacet
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
How to use Finacet 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. Finacet 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Finacet Tablet works
Finacet 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 Finacet 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Finacet 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 Finacet 1mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Finacet 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Finacet 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
Finacet 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Finacet 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finacet 1mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Finacet 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Finacet 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
However, Finacet 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Finacet 1mg Tablet to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
- It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Finacet 1mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Finacet 1mg Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
- Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Finacet 1mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Finacet 1mg Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Finacet Tablet for?
Hair loss
83%
Others
13%
Benign prosta*
4%
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
How much was the improvement?
Average
46%
Excellent
28%
Poor
26%
What were the side-effects while using Finacet 1mg Tablet?
Ejaculation d*
50%
Erectile dysf*
25%
No Side Effec*
12%
Sexual dysfun*
12%
*Ejaculation disorder, Erectile dysfunction, No Side Effect, Sexual dysfunction
How do you take Finacet Tablet?
With food
68%
With or witho*
25%
Empty stomach
7%
*With or without food
Please rate Finacet 1mg Tablet on price
Average
46%
Not Expensive
29%
Expensive
25%
FAQs
Does Finacet 1mg Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?
Yes, Finacet 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 Finacet 1mg Tablet to stop hair loss?
Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking Finacet 1mg Tablet if advised by your doctor.
If I increase the dose of Finacet 1mg Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?
No, increasing the dose of Finacet 1mg Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of Finacet 1mg Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
Can the use of Finacet 1mg Tablet affect my sex life?
Using Finacet 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 Finacet 1mg Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking Finacet 1mg Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking Finacet 1mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
For how long do I need to keep taking Finacet 1mg Tablet?
You have to use Finacet 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 Finacet 1mg Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.
Can women take Finacet 1mg Tablet?
No, Finacet 1mg Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.
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Country of origin: India
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