Trifin 1mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Connote Healthcare |
| Active Ingredient | Finasteride (1mg) |
| 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 | 559 |
FAQ
Are the side effects of Trifin 1mg permanent?
No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking Trifin 1mg. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking Trifin 1mg for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
Can the use of Trifin 1mg affect my sex life?
Using Trifin 1mg 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.
Can women take Trifin 1mg?
No, Trifin 1mg is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.
Does Trifin 1mg increase hair count and thickness of hair?
Yes, Trifin 1mg increases hair count, thickness of hair, and length of hair. In totality, this medicine enhances the appearance of the scalp after treatment.
How long does it take for Trifin 1mg to stop hair loss?
Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking Trifin 1mg if advised by your doctor.
If I increase the dose of Trifin 1mg, will it give me quick and better results?
No, increasing the dose of Trifin 1mg does not make any difference. The dose and duration of Trifin 1mg should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
For how long do I need to keep taking Trifin 1mg?
You have to use Trifin 1mg 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 Trifin 1mg, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.
Trifin 1mg Tablet Reviews
Trifin 1mg 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.
Trifin 1mg 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.
Trifin 1mg 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.
How Trifin 1mg Tablet Works
Trifin 1mg 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.
How to Use Trifin 1mg 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. Trifin 1mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Trifin 1mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Hair loss: Trifin 1mg 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.
Uses of Trifin 1mg Tablet
- Treatment of Hair loss
Trifin 1mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Trifin 1mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Trifin 1mg is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Trifin 1mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.However, Trifin 1mg should be used with caution in these patients.
Driving
SAFE
Trifin 1mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Trifin 1mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Trifin 1mg is not indicated in women.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Trifin 1mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Trifin 1mg 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.
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