Proscalpin 1 Tablet (Finasteride 1mg)

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Proscalpin 1 Tablet is used to treat hair loss in men. It is used to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss with male pattern baldness (gradual thinning of hair with receding hairline or thinning on the top of the head).

Proscalpin Tablet is to be taken by mouth with or without food. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken as per prescription. An overdose of it may cause harm to your health. It is better to take the medicine at the same time each day and it must be swallowed as a whole.

It may take some time for the medicine to act upon the symptoms, so it is important to take the medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

This medicine is usually well tolerated. However, it may cause some mild sexual side effects such as low decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorder. Some people may also experience allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, and swelling of the lips or face. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor without delay.

Before starting the treatment, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health condition.

USES OF PROSCALPIN TABLET

• Treatment of Hair loss

BENEFITS OF PROSCALPIN TABLET

In Treatment of Hair loss

Proscalpin Tablet is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair-loss. It prevents further hair-loss and helps hair to regrow. It stops the production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is considered a safe medicine. Regrowth of hair can be beneficial to your mood, self-esteem as well as your appearance, but you need to use it regularly to get the benefits.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PROSCALPIN TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Finax

• Decreased libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Ejaculation disorder

HOW TO USE PROSCALPIN TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Proscalpin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW PROSCALPIN TABLET WORKS

Proscalpin Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the body’s production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair-loss.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Proscalpin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Proscalpin Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Proscalpin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Proscalpin Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving

SAFE

Proscalpin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Proscalpin Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Proscalpin Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Proscalpin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Proscalpin Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.