Finast T Capsule MR

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Tamsulosin (0.4mg) + Finasteride (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	UROLOGY
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	504

FAQ

Can the use of Finast T Capsule MR cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Finast T Capsule MR can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. These symptoms could be due to the presence of silodosin in the medicine. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Is Finast T Capsule MR effective?

Finast T Capsule MR is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Finast T Capsule MR too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

When should I take Finast T Capsule MR?

Finast T Capsule MR may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day to avoid the chances of a missed dose. It should be swallowed whole. Follow the doctor’s advice properly and do not miss the dose.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Finast T Capsule MR?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose off the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Finast T Capsule MR?

The use of Finast T Capsule MR is considered to be harmful in patients who are allergic to any active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with underlying kidney or liver disease. If not sure, consult your doctor.

Is Finast T Capsule MR safe?

Finast T Capsule MR is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What is benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also known as prostate gland enlargement. It is a common condition in older men. BPH may cause symptoms like frequent or urgent need to urinate, increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia) and inability to completely empty the bladder.

What if you forget to take Finast T Capsule MR?

If you miss a dose of Finast T Capsule MR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Finast T Capsule MR Reviews

Finast T Capsule MR is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often. It is not used to prevent prostate cancer.

Finast T Capsule MR should be taken at the same time each day. Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them. Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you. To gain the most benefit and treat your symptoms effectively you should not miss doses, even if you feel well. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in symptoms but keep taking them regularly. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks or if they get worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include impotence, breast pain, ejaculation disorder, and low sexual desire. If these effects worry you or do not go away, call your doctor for advice. You may also feel dizzy or drowsy. These risks are higher when you first start taking this drug. Remember, your doctor has given you this medicine because the benefits are greater than the risks of the side effects.

Finast T Capsule MR should not be taken by women or children. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. This medicine may not be suitable. It can also affect, or be affected by, other drugs so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking. You may be advised to wear a condom during sex and to have your blood pressure checked frequently. Talk to your healthcare team if you drink alcohol.

How Finast T Capsule MR Works

Finast T Capsule MR is a combination of two medicines: Tamsulosin and Finasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.

How to Use Finast T Capsule MR

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. Finast T Capsule MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Finast T Capsule MR

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia: When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Finast T Capsule MR is a combination of two medicines that reduces the size of your prostate by blocking the production of a hormone which causes it to grow. Additionally, it relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate. Together they can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefits. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Uses of Finast T Capsule MR

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Finast T Capsule MR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Finast T Capsule MR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Finast T Capsule MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Finast T Capsule MR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Finast T Capsule MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Finast T Capsule MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Finast T Capsule MR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Finast T Capsule MR.
Finast T Capsule MR may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Finast T Capsule MR.
You have been prescribed Finast T Capsule MR to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).