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Propecia - Finasteride - Oral (hair Growth) Brand Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Propecia.
- Propecia
- fin-AST-er-ide
Read Before Using Propecia (precautions)
- Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.
Propecia Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Drug Compatibility Recommendations
- Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Possible Side Effects
- Unlikely to occur but the possible side effects include impotence, decreased sex drive or decrease in amount of ejaculate.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Usage Instructions
- Take one tablet daily or as directed by your doctor.
- This drug may be taken with or without meals.
- This drug usually must be taken regularly for 3 months for the benefits to be noticeable.
- Once treatment is stopped, any gain in hair quantity will be lost.
- If this medication is crushed prior to administration, it must not be handled by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant.
Propecia Miscellaneous Notes
- Do not share this drug with others.
Medicinal Applications
- This medication is used to treat male pattern hair loss and is to be used only by adult men.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.