Proscar Tab 5mg 15s

What it is used for: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. It may also be used to reduce the risk of a sudden inability to pass urine and the need for surgery related to BPH in men with an enlarged prostate. Treatment of male pattern baldness ( androgenic alopecia) in men only.

How it works: Finasteride is a competitive inhibitor of human 5 a-reductase, an intracellular enzyme which metabolises testosterone into the more potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). In benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), enlargement of the prostate gland is dependent upon the conversion of testosterone to DHT within the prostate. It is highly effective in reducing circulating and intraprostatic DHT. Finasteride has no affinity for the androgen receptor.

Active ingredient: Finasteride.

Reported side effects: Breast swelling or tenderness • Palpitations (feeling your heartbeat) • Changes in the way your liver is working, which can be shown by a blood test • Pain in your testicles • Blood in semen • An inability to have an erection which may continue after stopping the medication • Male infertility and/or poor quality of semen. Improvement in the quality of the semen has been reported after stopping medication • Depression • Decrease in sex drive that may continue after stopping the medication • Problems with ejaculation that may continue after stopping the medication • Anxiety

Known drug interactions: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Proscar does not usually affect other medicines.

Adults : 1 tab daily using strength as clinically appropriate for atleast 6 mnth to assess response. Therefore , treatment should be continued long term. Treatment of male pattern baldness ( men only ) : 1 tab of 1mg once daily. Children : Not Recommended. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Finasteride. Labelled strength: 5mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Proscar Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Switzerland.