Finaone HC 2.5mg 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.

Finaone HC 2.5mg 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 Finaone HC Tablet

Benefits of Finaone HC Tablet

In Treatment of Hair loss

Finaone HC 2.5mg 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

Finaone HC 2.5mg 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. Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet is commonly prescribed as a long-term treatment option for managing BPH.

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Side effects of Finaone HC 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 Finaone HC

Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder

How to use Finaone HC 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. Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Finaone HC Tablet works

Finaone HC 2.5mg 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 Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Finaone HC 2.5mg 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 Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.

What if you forget to take Finaone HC Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Finaone HC 2.5mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Finaone HC 2.5mg Tablet

₹9.6/Tablet

Finabald 2.5mg Tablet

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₹8.08/tablet

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)

Patient concerns

What is hyperplasia nd wht a treatment

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

Mr. PATIENT is not a medical condition, it's just a histological term mentioned in pathology reports

Sir please advice PSA very rise

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

It's benign enlargement of prostate

At this stage of menopause, I am taking Tab menopace and triple a cal tab. For my hair loss I would like to take tab Kera glow eva which is also multi vitamin tab. Should I continue with both tab or stop taking menopace tab and calcium tab. Thanks

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

No need to take the medicine for Hair loss. eat a well balanced diet and hair loss of upto 100 hairs per day is considered normal

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