Fincar Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Cipla Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Finasteride (5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Androgen Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | 5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI) |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 608 |
FAQ
Is Fincar safe for BPH?
Yes, Fincar is safe if taken according to the doctor’s advice. The side effects are usually mild to moderate, and it is very rare to experience serious side effects with Fincar.
Are the side effects of Fincar permanent?
No, the side effects like decreased sexual desire and inability to develop or maintain erection usually disappear after Fincar is stopped. Also, the side effects disappear if you keep taking Fincar for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
Does Fincar affect pregnancy?
This medicine is strictly prohibited for women. Pregnant women should not take Fincar due to its effect on the fetus.
At what time of the day should I take Fincar?
You can take Fincar any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.
Does Fincar lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels?
Yes, Fincar can lower PSA levels. Lowered PSA levels can make it hard to detect prostate cancer. However, Fincar does not affect the free to total PSA ratio. The ratio can be used as an aid to detect prostate cancer.
Can Fincar cause infertility?
No, infertility has not been reported in patients. But, using Fincar may sometimes cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain an erection and decreased amount of semen. Consult your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.
How long does Fincar take to treat BPH?
You might be able to notice an improvement in your symptoms within a short time. However, it may take 6 months to see the full benefits of using Fincar.
For how long does Fincar stay in your system?
Fincar stays for about 3-4 days in your body, but this can vary from individual to individual.
Does Fincar reduce prostate gland’s size? If yes, how does it work?
Yes, Fincar 5 mg decreases the size of the prostate gland in patients of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a condition in males wherein there is enlargement of the prostate gland. Fincar blocks the enzyme responsible for the production of dihydrotestosterone and lowers the level of dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for increased size of prostate.
Fincar Tablet Reviews
Fincar is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to shrink the size of the enlarged prostate gland and relieves symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, urgent need to pass urine, and inability to hold the urine.
Fincar 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 ejaculation disorder, erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido. 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. This will ensure your safety.
Fincar 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 ejaculation disorder, erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido. 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. This will ensure your safety.
How Fincar Tablet Works
Fincar is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
How to Use Fincar Tablet
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. Fincar may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Fincar Tablet
- In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Fincar 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.
Uses of Fincar Tablet
- Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Fincar Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fincar. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fincar in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fincar is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fincar is recommended.
Driving
SAFE
Fincar does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fincar during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Fincar is not indicated in women.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Fincar 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.
Quick Tips
- It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Fincar. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Should never be used by women or children. Pregnant women must not consume or even touch Fincar.
- Fincar is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
- Your doctor has prescribed Fincar to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
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