PROPECIA - 1MG

Drug Name: PROPECIA

IMPORTANT PROPECIA NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING PROPECIA.

FINASTERIDE - ORAL (HAIR GROWTH) (fin-AST-er-ide)

COMMON PROPECIA BRAND NAME(S):
Propecia

PROPECIA USES:
Propecia is used to treat male pattern hair loss and is to be used only by adult men.

HOW TO TAKE PROPECIA:
Take one Propecia tablet daily or as directed by your doctor. Propecia may be taken with or without meals. Propecia usually must be taken regularly for 3 months for the benefits to be noticeable. Once Propecia treatment is stopped, any gain in hair quantity will be lost. If Propecia is crushed prior to administration, it must not be handled by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant.

PROPECIA SIDE EFFECTS:
Unlikely to occur but the possible side effects include impotence, decreased sex drive or decrease in amount of ejaculate. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PROPECIA PRECAUTIONS:
Before using Propecia, tell your doctor your medical history especially of liver disease, prostate cancer, urinary tract disease and of any drug allergies. Finasteride should not be used in women or children. Propecia can be absorbed through the skin. If the film coating of the Propecia tablet has been broken or the tablet crushed, it should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or plans to become pregnant. Any contact with Propecia (finasteride) by a developing male fetus could result in abnormalities of the external genitalia. Finasteride must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if finasteride is excreted into breast milk. However, Propecia is not indicated for use in women.

PROPECIA DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use. Do not start or stop Propecia or any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

PROPECIA OVERDOSE:
If Propecia overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

PROPECIA NOTES:
Do not share Propecia with others.

MISSED PROPECIA DOSE:
If you miss a Propecia dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take Propecia if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual Propecia dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the Propecia dose to catch up.

PROPECIA STORAGE:
Store Propecia at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.