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Finasteride is the first and
only approved medication that has been clinically proven to treat male pattern
hair loss.
Finasteride is a type of
medicine called a type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. Finasteride works by
inhibiting the action of a compound in the body called type II 5-alpha
reductase. This compound is called an enzyme, and is responsible for converting
the male hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a hormone
that can damage hair follicles and lead to hair loss in men who are genetically
sensitive to it.
As Finasteride prevents
the action of type II 5-alpha reductase it prevents the formation of DHT. This
decreases the amount of DHT both in the blood and the scalp and can lead to
reversal of the balding process.
The medicine is taken by
mouth to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss in men with male
pattern baldness. It may take three to six months of treatment before you notice
a decrease in hair loss or increase in hair density. Continued use of this
medicine is recommended to obtain the maximum benefit. If you stop taking it you
are likely to lose any hair you have gained within 9 to 12 months.
What is it used
for?
- Male pattern hair loss
(androgenetic alopecia)
Warning!
- Propecia tablets are not
prescribable on the NHS.
- Women who are pregnant or
of childbearing age should not handle broken or crushed tablets of this
medicine, as the medicine may be absorbed through the skin and be harmful to
an unborn child.
- You should not exceed the
prescribed dose of this medicine as this will not make it any more
effective.
Not to be used
in:
- Children
- Men taking 5-alpha
reductase inhibitors for an enlarged prostate or other condition
- Women
This medicine should not
be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your
doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an
allergy.
If you feel you have
experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your
doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and
Breastfeeding:
- This medicine must not be
taken by women due to its risk in pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or of
childbearing age must not handle crushed or broken tablets, as the medicine
may be absorbed through the skin and cause abnormalities in a male foetus.
Whole tablets are coated to prevent contact with the active ingredient during
normal handling, provided they are not broken or crushed.
Side
effects:
- Impotence
- Breast
tenderness/swelling
- Pain in the
testicles
- Reduced volume of
ejaculation
- Ejaculation
disorders
- Decreased sex
drive
- Hypersensitivity
reactions such as rash, itching, hives or swelling of the lips and face
How can this medicine
affect other medicines?
There are no significant
interactions reported with this medicine.
Finasteride is also known
as Elpecia, Finax, Finpecia ...
