Medically reviewed by Jessica Swirble, PharmDLast updated on March 31, 2025

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• Brand Name:Finasteride, Propecia
• Generic Name:Finasteride Pro
• Uses:Treatment of male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
• Drug Class:Finasteride 5mg
• Availability:Prescription only
• Generic Status:Yes
• Controlled Substance:No

Finasteride 5mg is a medication intended for the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). It is used to treat hair loss in men with an enlarged prostate and a receding hairline or balding problem. Propecia 5mg is also used to reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.

Finasteride 5mg is also used to treat male pattern hair loss in men by reducing the size of prostate gland and promoting hair growth. Proscar 5mg is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in women.

Finasteride 5mg works by interfering with the body's ability to produce and release dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that can cause prostate enlargement and hair loss.

Proscar 5mg is a male-pattern medication. It is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men with an enlarged prostate and a receding hairline or balding problem. Dutasteride 5mg is used to treat symptoms of prostate hyperplasia (male-pattern disorder) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (female-pattern disorder).

Finasteride 5mg works by preventing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. DHT is a male-pattern medication. It works by reducing the levels of DHT in the body. Finasteride 5mg prevents DHT from multiplying into fullness and grows hair follicles that are essential for growing hair and maintaining hair.

Finasteride 5mg can also be used to treat male pattern hair loss in women. It reduces the size of the prostate gland and promotes hair growth.

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Generic Status

Finasteride 5mg is a prescription medication. The drug is available under the brand name Finasteride 5mg. Last updated on March 31, 2025.

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What is Finasteride 5mg

Finasteride 5mg is used to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men. It is an androgenetic alopecia that occurs when men are genetically predisposed to develop male pattern hair loss.

How does Finasteride 5mg work

Finasteride 5mg prevents DHT from multiplying into fullness and grows hair follicles that are necessary for growing hair and maintaining hair.

The active ingredient in Finasteride 5mg is finasteride. Finasteride 5mg is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. This enzyme changes testosterone into a DHT. Lowering DHT can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

Finasteride 5mg has been shown to be effective in reducing hair loss and promote hair growth in more than 100 countries. It is commonly prescribed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), contribute to hair loss on the scalp, and promote hair growth in men with a history of enlarged prostate.

The effects of Finasteride 5mg on hair loss in men with BPH are not fully known. However, it is believed to reduce DHT levels in the body and help prevent hair loss.

The effects of Finasteride 5mg on hair loss in women have not been studied. Therefore, it is not recommended for use in women.

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Health care providers have long known about finasteride. In 1997, a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for finasteride was granted in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

What is finasteride? Finasteride is an oral prescription medication that works by blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that causes hair loss in men. DHT is responsible for the miniaturization of prostate glands, leading to urinary symptoms like difficulty in getting and maintaining an erection, and a decrease in the ability to urinate.

Finasteride is taken orally, usually once a day, for up to 10 months, depending on the condition being treated. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine if finasteride is the right treatment for you, as well as any potential side effects or interactions with other medications you may be taking. Finasteride may help to improve urinary symptoms such as difficulty in getting an erection, decrease the need to urinate, and reduce the risk of passing urine during sex.

Finasteride may also be used for purposes other than those listed on this medication label. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.

Before taking finasteride, tell your doctor if:

• You have ever had an allergic reaction to finasteride or any of the ingredients in the product.
• You have heart failure, liver disease, a breast cancer, prostate cancer, or breast cancer.
• You have a history of prostate problems or enlarged prostate.
• You have a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

• You have a history of breast cancer, blood clots, or stroke.
• You are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Finasteride may raise your testes This medication should not be used during pregnancy or during breastfeeding. Finasteride can harm the developing fetus or nursing baby if not used correctly.
• You are taking a diuretic, digoxin, alpha-blockers, anti-hypertensives, an ACE inhibitor, angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB), bosentan, antifungal medication, bupropion, or corticosteroids.
• Finasteride may also increase the risk of prostate cancer. Ask your doctor about all of your medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements. Finasteride may interact with the following:
• The following include prescription drugs that may increase the risk of prostate cancer:
• Nitrates used for heart failure, include:
• Alpha-blockers, like:
• Caffeine, like water.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, and corticosteroids, like ketorolac, corticosteroids, or aspirin.
• Medications for high blood pressure, including diuretics, ACE inhibitors, COX-2 inhibitors, ARB inhibitors, ARB modulators, bosentan, antifungals, bupropion, and corticosteroids.

Before taking finasteride, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following and let him/her know if:

• You are taking digoxin.
• You have a history of blood clots, or have had blood clots in the lower abdomen.
• You have kidney disease or liver disease.
• You have had a stroke, heart attack, or blood clot in the past.
• You have ever had bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Finasteride may decrease the volume of fluids in your stomach or intestines. Do not take this medication if you have:
• A bleeding or blood clot in the brain or spine.
• Sickle cell anemia or multiple myeloma.
• Bleeding or clot in the legs or lungs.
• Blood disorders, such as leukemia or multiple myeloma.

Introduction to Finasteride:

Finasteride is a medication used in the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). It is a type of drug called a progestogen. This medication helps to reduce the number of men with hair loss and aids in regrowth of hair in areas where it is needed.

Market Size and Growth Projections

The global market for hair loss treatment products, including Finasteride, is expected to grow at the highest rate of new drug approvals, driven by increasing demand for healthcare items pertain to the hair loss issue.

In the first half of 2020, the global hair loss treatment products market was valued at approximately USD 3.5 billion and was projected to reach USD 5.7 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 2.00% from last year. This growth is driven by increasing demand for effective treatments for hair loss and favorable pharmaceutical leadership in this area.

Current Pricing and Availability

Finasteride is available as

and

. It is available in the market through several pharmacies and healthcare retailers.

Drug Default Pedialards

The widely usedardails section of the drug pricing data is available from several manufacturers andthrough convenienceall segments of the medication market includethe hair loss treatment product Finasteride market.

Finasteride is available through someseisonebudahide through Amneal Pharmaceuticals, which has patents in at least five areas.

Regional Analysis

The market for Finasteride is driven by several key factors.

• • The demand for hair loss treatment products is expected to keep growing due to this area of product choice.
  • The market for other oral progestogens is expected to grow exponentially due to the frequency of these procedures and the availability of multiple oralprogesteral solution.
  • The market for hair loss treatment products is expected to continue being part of this growth.

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  —The global hair treatment products market is projected to reach USD5.7 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGRof 2.00% from last year. This growth is attributed to theincreased awareness andconvenience in countries like Korea and India,the convenience of using multiplebranded drugs, and thecontinures growth of Amneal Pharmaceuticals.

• ——For the global Finasteride hair loss treatment product market, the affordability of each segment is also expected to keep growing due to the availability of multiple segmental prices and availability.

• ——The increasing number of individuals seeking treatment in theUS, Japan, and Canada, as well as in many Asian countries, due to the rise in awareness and availability of Finasteride products, is expected to keep the demand for hair treatment products for this area up and affordablefor the market.

• ——The growing numbers of peopleover age 65, particularly in key Asian countries, are likely to benefit from cheaper multiple-hair treatment options, due to theincreased convenience of retail availability and the convenience of visiting visitations with a pharmacist.

Market Segment Analysis

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• The global Finasteride hair treatment product market has a a prevalence of 1 in 100 people. This prevalence varies from 1% to 20%.
• The Finasteride market is segmented into hair loss treatment and male pattern baldness products (MPB).
• The product choices for each segment are outlined in

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• The market contains a limited segment specific form of hair loss. This segment is distinct from the other segments because it only hasa limited segment specific form of hair loss.
• The market is segmented into hair treatment, MPB, and male pattern baldness products (androgenetic alopecia).
• The MPB segment is the treatment used in conjunction with a medical procedure called hair transplant.
• The male pattern baldness products are used to treat men with a variety of types of hair loss, such as alopecia areata and hair loss in women.

Stop taking Finasteride 1 mg Tablets and immediately contact a doctor if you have any of the following experience:

• Symptoms of an allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, face, tongue and throat; difficulty swallowing; lumps under your skin (hives) and breathing difficulties.
• Depression (feeling of severe sadness and unworthiness)
• You should promptly report to your doctor any changes in the breast tissue such as lumps, pain, enlargement of the breast tissue or nipple discharge as these may be signs of a serious condition, such as breast cancer

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):-

• you may be unable to have an erection (impotence)
• you may have less desire to have sex
• difficulty having an erection
• you may have problems with ejaculation for example decrease in the amount of semen released during sex. This decrease in the amount of semen does not appear to affect normal sexual function

Not known: frequency

• breast swelling or tenderness
• pain in the testicles
• blood in semen
• palpitations (feeling your heartbeat)
• persistent decrease in sex drive after discontinuation of treatment
• persistent problems with ejaculation after discontinuation of treatment
• male infertility and/or poor quality of semen
• changes in the way your liver is working, which can be shown by a blood test
• anxiety

In some cases, sexual dysfunction and psychiatric side effects have persisted in patients even after they have stopped taking finasteride.

Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken or crushed finasteride tablets. If finasteride is absorbed through the skin or taken by mouth by a woman pregnant with a male foetus, the child may be born with malformed genital organs. The tablets are film-coated, which prevents contact with finasteride provided the tablets are not broken or crushed.

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Finasteride 1 mg Tablets can cause various side effects. Each story reported can have potentially serious side effects. There is a chance of a side effect which is not listed, or can be bothersome, or may lead to over- or under-treatment. The most common side effects were listed as having a serious risk because they were reported in the most number of stories. Others were listed as not having a risk because they were reported in the low number of stories. It is important to continue taking finasteride even if you start side effects.