• Finax (Finasteride)

  General information:

  Manufacturer: Dr Reddys
  Substance: Finasteride
  Pack: 30 tabs (1 mg/tab)

Amount

What is Finax (Finasteride) ?

Finax (Finasteride) Product Genuine on Dr Reddys

Finax tablets contain the active ingredient finasteride, which 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.

Use
Finax (Generic Propecia) is a product for men that can prevent further hairloss and increase hair growth. The active ingredient Finasteride, blocks the formation of DHT (one of the male hormones that causes hairloss), and gives the hair follicles a chance to recover and grow.

Dosage
Take one tablet daily, with or without meals.

Side effects
Although they don't occur frequently, following side effects recognized : allergic reactions including rash, itching, hives and swelling of the lips and face, problems with ejaculation, breast tenderness and enlargement, and testicular pain. A small number of men experienced particular kinds of sexual side effects. These men reported one or some of the following: less desire for sex; difficulty in achieving an erection; and, a decrease in the amount of semen. Each of these side effects occurred in less than 2% of men.