Fingain 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.

Fingain 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 Fingain Tablet

Side effects of Fingain 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 Fingain

Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder

How to use Fingain 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. Fingain 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Fingain Tablet works

Fingain 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 Fingain 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Fingain 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 Fingain 1mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Fingain 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving

SAFE

Fingain 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Fingain 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fingain 1mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Fingain 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 Fingain 1mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
Fingain 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 Fingain 1mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)

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

User feedback

Patients taking Fingain 1mg Tablet

Once A Day

97%

Twice A Day

What are you using Fingain Tablet for?

Hair loss

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

50%

Excellent

33%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Fingain 1mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

50%

Sexual dysfun*

50%

*No Side Effect, Sexual dysfunction

How do you take Fingain Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Fingain 1mg Tablet on price

Expensive

50%

Not Expensive

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FAQs

Does Fingain 1mg Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?

Yes, Fingain 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 Fingain 1mg Tablet to stop hair loss?

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

If I increase the dose of Fingain 1mg Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?

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

Can the use of Fingain 1mg Tablet affect my sex life?

Using Fingain 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 Fingain 1mg Tablet permanent?

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

For how long do I need to keep taking Fingain 1mg Tablet?

You have to use Fingain 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 Fingain 1mg Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.

Can women take Fingain 1mg Tablet?

No, Fingain 1mg Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.

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