About finasterid e
5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Used for
- Treats enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
Usual adult dose
5 mg by mouth once daily.
Common side effects
- Reduced sex drive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation problems
- Breast tenderness or enlargement
Important warnings
- Can lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA), affecting prostate cancer test results.
- Pregnant people should not handle crushed or broken tablets.
- May increase risk of high-grade prostate cancer in some studies.
- Effects on prostate symptoms may take several months.
Pregnancy
Not for use during pregnancy. It may harm development of a male fetus.
Breastfeeding
Not indicated for use in women; safety during breastfeeding is not established.
Interactions
- No major interactions are commonly expected; tell clinicians about all medicines being taken.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.