Medically reviewed by Jessica Swirble, PharmDLast updated on March 31, 2025
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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:
Before taking finasteride, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following and let him/her know if:
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.
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.
Finasteride is available as
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. It is available in the market through several pharmacies and healthcare retailers.
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.
The market for Finasteride is driven by several key factors.
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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.
Stop taking Finasteride 1 mg Tablets and immediately contact a doctor if you have any of the following experience:
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):-
Not known: frequency
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.
Show & reviewRead moreFinasteride 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.