Agafin Tablet

Composition Finasteride (1mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Androgen Derivative
Action Class 5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Medpurple Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 325-first floor, Industrial Area Phase-1, Panchkula-134113( Haryana)

Agafin 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).

Agafin 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.

Treatment of Hair loss
Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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. Agafin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Agafin 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.

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Q. Does Agafin Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?

Yes, Agafin Tablet increases hair count, thickness of hair, and length of hair. In totality, this medicine enhances the appearance of the scalp after treatment.

Q. How long does it take for Agafin Tablet to stop hair loss?

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

Q. If I increase the dose of Agafin Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?

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

Q. Can the use of Agafin Tablet affect my sex life?

Using Agafin 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.

Q. Are the side effects of Agafin Tablet permanent?

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

Q. For how long do I need to keep taking Agafin Tablet?

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

Q. Can women take Agafin Tablet?

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

In Treatment of Hair loss

Agafin 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

Agafin Tablet is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair to regrow. It stops production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is considered as 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.show moreshow less

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

Ejaculation disorder

Erectile dysfunction

Decreased libido

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Agafin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:UNSAFE

Agafin 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 Agafin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Agafin Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving:SAFE

Agafin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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