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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.