Genesis (1mg) 30 Tablets

Description

• Description

  Finasteride blocks the action of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. This enzyme changes testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. It will increase testosterone levels in the body, which decreases prostate size.

• Ingredients

  Finasteride

• Drug Class

  5-alpha reductase inhibitors

• Dosage Form

  Tablet

• Uses

  This medicine is used to treat:

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement)
  • Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in men

• Dosage

  Follow these dosage instructions:

  • Adult Males

  1 milligram (mg) once a day

  • Children and Females

  Use is not recommended.

• In case of Overdose

  In the case of a finasteride overdose, there is no specific antidote available. Management primarily involves supportive care and monitoring of the patient’s condition. While symptoms may vary, finasteride’s inhibition of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase could potentially lead to hormonal imbalances.

• Missed Dose

  If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don’t remember missing the dose, don’t double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

• How To Use

  You can take the tablets with or without food. It does not matter what time of day you take it, just make sure it’s around the same time each day. Swallow your tablets whole with a drink of water.

• When Not to Use

  Finasteride is contraindicated in these cases:

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation
  • Children
  • Pregnant women or women of childbearing age

• Side Effects

  Common side effects include:

  • Decreased libido
  • Decreased volume of ejaculation
  • Breast disorders
  • Impotence

• Precautions & Warnings

  You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

  • Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
  • This medication poses the risk of drowsiness, so don’t drive while on this medication.

• Drug Interactions

  Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

• Storage/Disposal

  Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

• Control Drug

  No

• Quick Tips, if any

  Always follow your doctor’s advice, and never self-medicate.