Fincar 5mg (Finasteride)

Fincar general information

What is Fincar used for?

Fincar 5mg tablets are used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate) to shrink the prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention caused by restricted urine flow as the prostate becomes enlarged. Improving symptoms of BPH with Fincar 5mg tablets also reduces and the need for surgery. As a side effect of its intended use, Fincar 5mg tablets are also used to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) by increasing hair growth and preventing further hair loss from all areas of the scalp, including the front. This can reverse balding in men with mild to moderate hair loss but does not restore hair that has been lost for a long time. Fincar 5mg tablets are not used to treat hair loss in women.

How does Fincar work?

Fincar 5mg tablets contains finasteride 5 mg that specifically inhibits the action of the enzyme type II 5α-reductase that converts the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the androgen primarily responsible for development and growth of the prostate gland. DHT also causes benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate) and Fincar 5mg tablets reduce the levels of DHT in the blood, so that prostate growth is no longer stimulated in men with BPH allowing the enlarged prostate to shrink. DHT, which is also found in hair follicles, is the androgen 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. Fincar 5mg tablets 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.

What does Fincar contain?

The active ingredient of Fincar 5mg tablets is finesteride 5mg, which is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate) and reverses the balding process in male pattern hair loss.

Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Fincar

Fincar 5mg tablets contain finesteride 5mg, which is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate). Fincar 5mg tablets specifically inhibit the action of the enzyme type II 5α-reductase that converts the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the androgen primarily responsible for development and growth of the prostate gland. Fincar 5mg tablets reduce the levels of DHT in the blood, so that prostate growth is no longer stimulated and the prostate shrinks, reducing the risk of urinary retention and restricted urine flow caused by an enlarged prostate. Treating BPH with Fincar 5mg tablets improves symptoms and reduces the need for surgery.

Treating hair loss with Fincar

Fincar 5mg tablets contain finesteride 5mg, used to treat male pattern hair loss. Fincar 5mg tablets specifically inhibits the action of the enzyme type II 5α-reductase that converts the male hormone testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is found in hair follicles and is the androgen that is 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. Fincar 5mg tablets 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. The correct dose of finasteride for hair loss is 1mg, which means that you would need to cut the Fincar 5mg tablet into a quarter.  

What are the side effects of Fincar?

Fincar 5mg tablets is generally well tolerated but it is always possible that you may experience side effects, which are usually mild such as, temporary impotence (whilst continuing on treatment), decreased amount of semen and low libido. Less common side effects include breast tenderness and enlargement (gynecomastia), itchy skin rash, hypersensitivity reaction (swelling of the face or lips) and testicular pain.

When should Fincar not be used?

You should not use Fincar if you:

• are a woman, Fincar is not intended for use by women and can be harmful to an unborn child
• are allergic to Fincar or any other medication containing finasteride

How should Fincar be taken?

You should take Fincar 5mg tablets (divided into quarters for hair loss) with a glass of water once a day with or without food, for up to 6 months or longer, as recommended by your doctor. Do not chew the capsule or open it, this make make your mouth or throat sore.

How long should you take Fincar?

You should continue to take Fincar 5mg tablets for as long as your doctor recommends. This may be for 3 months or longer. It can take several months for new hair to grow and if you stop taking your Fincar 5mg tablets tablets during this time, hair loss may resume. It can take 6 months or more for Fincar 5mg tablets to improve symptoms of BPH, as the prostate shrinks slowly and if you stop taking your Fincar 5mg tablets tablets during this time, your prostate make start to grow again.

Missed dose of Fincar

If you miss a dose of Fincar 5mg tablets 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.

Ingredients in Fincar

FINCAR (Finasteride) tablets are film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 5mg of Finasteride and the following Inactive Ingredients: Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Docusate Sodium, Yellow Ferric Oxide, and Red Ferric Oxide.

How should Fincar be stored?

Keep your Fincar 5mg tablets in their blister packs and store in cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Keep away from direct sunlight.