Description
Fincar 5mg Tablet
Finasteride 5mg for Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Fincar 5mg Tablet contains Finasteride 5mg, a 5‑alpha reductase inhibitor used in adult men to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It helps shrink an enlarged prostate, improves urine flow, and reduces urinary symptoms such as difficulty passing urine, frequent urination, and weak stream.
- Marketer: Cipla Ltd
- Salt composition: Finasteride 5mg
- Therapeutic use: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men
- Dosage form: Oral tablet
- Storage: Store below 25°C
How Fincar Tablet Works
Fincar Tablet blocks the enzyme 5‑alpha reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that promotes prostate enlargement. Reducing DHT levels gradually decreases prostate size, relieves pressure on the urethra, and helps ease BPH‑related urinary symptoms.
Benefits
- Helps shrink an enlarged prostate and improves urine flow in men with BPH.
- Reduces urinary frequency, urgency, night‑time urination, and the feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.
- With long‑term use, may lower the risk of acute urinary retention and reduce the need for prostate surgery.
Directions for Use
Take Fincar Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with water without chewing, crushing, or breaking it, and continue treatment regularly, as it may take several months to experience the full benefit.
Possible Side Effects
Fincar Tablet is usually well tolerated, but some men may notice mild sexual side effects or allergic reactions. Contact your doctor if any side effect persists, worsens, or causes concern.
- Decreased libido (reduced sexual drive)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
- Occasional rash, itching, or swelling of the lips or face
Safety Advice
- Use in women and children: Fincar Tablet is intended only for adult men and must not be used by women or children.
- Pregnancy: Highly unsafe in pregnancy; women who are or may become pregnant must not use Fincar and should avoid handling crushed or broken tablets due to the risk of harm to a male fetus.
- Kidney & liver: Generally safe at prescribed doses in kidney disease; use with caution and medical supervision in liver impairment.
- Alcohol & driving: No specific interaction with alcohol is established and Fincar usually does not affect the ability to drive, but follow your doctor’s advice.
Quick Tips
- Take Fincar Tablet every day as advised; do not stop on your own, as urinary symptoms can gradually return.
- It may take 3–6 months to notice improvement, so continue treatment even if benefits are not immediate.
- Do not donate blood for at least 6 months after your last dose to avoid exposing a pregnant blood recipient to finasteride.
- Inform your doctor about all existing medical conditions and current medicines before starting Fincar, and promptly report any persistent sexual side effects, breast changes, or mood changes.
