Finax (Finasteride) 1mg

Finax general information

What is Finax used for?

Finax tablets 1mg are used to treat hair loss in men with male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss from all areas of the scalp, including the front.  Androgenic alopecia is an inherited condition that accounts for 99% of hair loss in men.  Finax tablets 1mg can help reverse balding in men with mild to moderate hair loss but does not restore hair that has been lost for a long time.  It is not used to treat hair loss in women.

How does Finax work?

Finax tablets 1mg contains finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor.  Type II 5α-reductase is the enzyme that converts the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in certain tissues, including the skin, scalp and prostate.  DHT is the androgen primarily responsible for development and growth of the prostate gland.  It is also found in hair follicles where it responsible for hair loss, as it causes hair follicles in the scalp to gradually shrink producing smaller and thinner hairs, which eventually do not emerge from the follicle.  Finasteride in Finax tablets 1mg specifically inhibits the action of type II 5α-reductase and this action reverses the balding process, as it blocks the build up of DHT in the hair follicles of the scalp, allowing the hair to grow normally. 

What does Finax contain?

Finax tablets 1mg contain the active ingredient finasteride, which is used to treat male pattern baldness. 

Treating hair loss with Finax

Finax tablets 1 mg contain finasteride, a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor that is used to treat male pattern baldness.  Finasteride in Finax tablets 1mg works by specifically inhibiting the action of an enzyme type II 5α-reductase which is found hair follicles and converts the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the androgen responsible for hair loss.  DHT causes hair follicles in the scalp to gradually shrink producing smaller and thinner hairs, which eventually do not emerge from the follicle.  Finax tablets 1 mg reverse the balding process as it blocks the build-up of DHT in the hair follicles of the scalp, allowing the hair to grow normally.  Finax tablets 1mg can help reverse balding in men with mild to moderate hair loss but does not restore hair that has been lost for a long time.   

What are the side effects of Finax?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Finax tablets 1 mg include: temporary impotence (whilst continuing on treatment) erectile dysfunction and low libido.  Less common side effects include breast tenderness and enlargement (gynecomastia) and itchy skin rash.

When should Finax not be used?

You should not use Finax tablets 1 mg if you:

• are a woman, Finax is not intended for use by women and can be harmful to an unborn child
• are allergic to finasteride or any ingredients in Finax

How should Finax be taken?

You should take Finax tablets 1 mg with a glass of water once a day with or without food.  You should continue to take Finax tablets 1mg for as long as your doctor recommends, which may be for 3 months or longer as this is how long it usually takes for new hair to grow and before increased hair growth and/or prevention of further hair loss is observed.  Continued use is recommended to obtain maximum benefit, and if you stop taking your Finax tablets 1mg during this time, the beneficial effect of Finax is reversed and hair loss may resume within 12 months.  

How long should you take Finax?

You should continue to take Finax tablets 1mg for as long as your doctor recommends, which may be for 3 months or longer as this is how long it usually takes for new hair to grow and before increased hair growth and/or prevention of further hair loss is observed.  Continued use is recommended to obtain maximum benefit, and if you stop taking your Finax tablets 1mg during this time, the beneficial effect of Finax is reversed and hair loss may resume within 12 months.  

Missed dose of Finax

If you miss a dose of Finax tablets 1mg, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose.  Do not take a double dose.  

How should Finax be stored?

Keep your Finax tablets 1 mg in their blister packs and store in cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C.  Keep away from direct sunlight.