PropeciaŽ
FINASTERIDE (fi-NAS-teer-ide)
Propecia Common uses
Propecia is an androgen hormone inhibitor used to treat male pattern
hair loss in men ONLY.
Before using
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.
Propecia Directions
Follow the directions for using Propecia provided by your doctor.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may
have about this medicine. This medicine may be taken on an empty
stomach or with food.
Propecia Storage
Store this hair loss medicine at room temperature between 59 and
86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container,
away from moisture.
Miss a dose
If you miss a dose of this hair loss medicine and you remember the
same day, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until
the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
If you take too many
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
Propecia Cautions
It may take several months for Propecia to work. Do not stop taking
this medicine without checking with your doctor. Stopping this medicine
will result in a return within 12 months to the same amount of baldness
as when you started. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments
while you are taking this medicine. Before you begin taking any
new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check
with your doctor or pharmacist. Any woman who is pregnant or
who may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken
tablets of this medicine. If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact
with crushed or broken tablets of this medicine, contact your doctor
as soon as possible.
Possible side effects
A side effect that may occur while taking this hair loss medicine
is a change in sexual function. If it continues or is bothersome,
check with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if
you experience the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity:
skin rash or swelling of lips. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Additional information about this hair loss medication
DO NOT share this medicine with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT use this medicine for other health conditions.
Keep this product out of the reach of children. If using
this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills
before your supply runs out.
