Finajet 1mg Tablet
Finajet 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.
Finajet 1mg Tablet
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Finajet 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.
Finajet 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.
Finajet 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.
03Uses
Hair loss
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
04How To Use
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. Finajet 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Finajet 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
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07Side Effects
Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Finajet 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Finajet 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 Finajet 1mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Finajet 1mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving:SAFE
Finajet 1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Finajet 1mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finajet 1mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Finajet 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.However, Finajet 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
09Drug Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Finajet 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 Finajet 1mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
Finajet 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 Finajet 1mg Tablet.
References
Sources and references
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