Propecia (Generic)

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ing to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For finasteride, the following should be considered:

Allergies?Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Propecia. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy?Women who are or may become pregnant should not take Propecia (finasteride) or should not be exposed to broken or crushed finasteride tablets, because it can cause changes in the genitals (sex organs) of male fetuses.

Older adults?This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Other medicines?Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine
Women who are or who may become pregnant should not handle crushed finasteride tablets. There is a risk that the medicine could get into the pregnant woman's body and cause birth defects in a male fetus.following infor¢µ ihx

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only the average dose of finasteride. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so:


For oral dosage form (tablets):
For treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH):
Adults?5 milligrams (mg) once a day.
For hair growth:
Adults?1 mg once a day.

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ing to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For Propecia(finasteride), the following should be considered:

Allergies?Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to finasteride. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy?Women who are or may become pregnant should not take finasteride or should not be exposed to broken or crushed finasteride tablets, because it can cause changes in the genitals (sex organs) of male fetuses.

Older adults?This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Other medicines?Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine
Women who are or who may become pregnant should not handle crushed finasteride.

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, or pregnancy. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you are female. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Propecia is an androgen hormone inhibitor used to treat male pattern hair loss in men ONLY.

To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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ing to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For finasteride, the following should be considered:

Allergies?Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to finasteride. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy?Women who are or may become pregnant should not take this medicine or should not be exposed to broken or crushed finasteride tablets, because it can cause changes in the genitals (sex organs) of male fetuses.

Older adults?This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Other medicines?Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine
Women who are or who may become pregnant should not handle crushed this (finasteride) tablets. There is a risk that the medicine could get into the pregnant woman's body and cause birth defects in a male fetus.