What Are Propecia 1mg Tablets?
Propecia 1mg Tablet is a medication used to treat hair loss in men. It is the only FDA-approved oral medication for male pattern baldness. Propecia is taken once daily and should be taken at the same time each day.
How Does Propecia 1mg Work?
Propecia 1mg Tablet is a prescription medication used to treat male pattern baldness. It works by preventing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is a hormone that is involved in the development of male pattern baldness. Propecia 1mg Tablet is an antiandrogen that decreases the amount of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) in the scalp and prevents the action of androgen hormones on follicular cells. This helps to stop the progression of hair loss, and promote new hair growth.
What Does Propecia Treat?
- Androgenetic alopecia
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Propecia can only be used by men. Therefore, it should not be administered to women and children.
- Do not use Propecia if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- You must inform your doctor of any underlying medical conditions you have before using Propecia.
- Do not use Propecia before informing your doctor of any other prescription medication you are using.
- Do not use Propecia if you have been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- You must take Propecia tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You can also read the information provided on the package leaflet to get more directives.
- Propecia is typically taken once a day. It can be taken with or without food, however, it should be taken at the same time each day to maintain the consistency of medication in your system.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not chew, crush, or split the tablet.
- It may take 3-6 months for you to notice any improvement in your hair loss. Therefore, you should continue using the tablet for as long as your doctor tells you to, even if the symptoms improve sooner.
- If you forget your dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time for your next dose, whereby you should skip the missed dose and continue as scheduled.
- The active ingredient in Propecia is finasteride.
- The inactive ingredients are docusate sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, lactose, titanium dioxide, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized, Hypromellose, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycollate, talc, among others.
- Decreased sex drive
- Impotence
- Ejaculation disorder
- Reduced sperm count
- Rash, and swelling of the lips
