Finesta Tablet

Finesta 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.

Finesta 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.

Hair loss

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

Finesta 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.

Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:

Your doctor has prescribed Finesta 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 Finesta Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.

Finesta 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 Finesta Tablet.

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

Yes, Finesta 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 Finesta Tablet to stop hair loss?

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

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

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

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

Using Finesta 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 Finesta Tablet permanent?

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

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

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

Q. Can women take Finesta Tablet?

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

Decreased libido

Erectile dysfunction

Ejaculation disorder

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy:UNSAFE

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

Driving:SAFE

Finesta Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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