Sandoz Finasteride A

The recommended dose of finasteride for male pattern baldness is 1 mg daily taken at the same time each day, with or without food. It is important that Sandoz Finasteride A be taken on a regular basis for it to be effective.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important that Sandoz Finasteride A be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Sandoz Finasteride A at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children. Women who are or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some adverse effects, notably: it may lower your sex drive (libido); it can affect ejaculation; it may cause difficulty with erection. Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing adverse effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

Each tan-coloured, 8-sided, biconvex, film-coated tablet with "1" debossed on one side and "SZ" on the other contains 1 mg of finasteride. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate, corn starch, magnesium stearate, collodial silicion dioxide, Docusate Sodium benzoate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000), titanium dioxide, and iron oxide red (E172).

Finasteride (for male pattern baldness) should not be taken by anyone who:

• is allergic to finasteride or to any of the ingredients of the medication
• is a child
• is a woman

Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. In many cases, interactions are intended or are managed by close monitoring. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Sandoz Finasteride A.

Breast Cancer: Male breast cancer has been reported in a small number of people taking finasteride. It is not known with certainty whether finasteride can cause breast cancer, but this possibility cannot be ruled out at this time. If you notice any changes in your breasts, such as breast enlargement, pain, tenderness, lumps, or nipple discharge, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Prostate Cancer: Finasteride may be linked with an increased risk of developing a rare type of cancer called high-grade prostate cancer. The risk of this cancer while taking Sandoz Finasteride A is still considered very small. Note that finasteride (for male pattern baldness) is not approved to treat prostate cancer. If you have any concerns about your medication, talk to your health care provider.

Liver function: Finasteride is broken down by the liver. Sandoz Finasteride A should be used with caution by people with impaired liver function. If you have liver disease or reduced liver function, discuss with your doctor how Sandoz Finasteride A may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Sandoz Finasteride A, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Pregnancy and birth defects: When absorbed into the system of a pregnant woman, finasteride may cause abnormalities of the genitals in a male baby. Crushed or broken finasteride tablets should not be handled by women who are or may become pregnant because finasteride may be absorbed into the system through the skin.

Children: Finasteride should not be used by children.

Seniors: The use of finasteride has not been studied in men over the age of 65 years with male pattern hair loss.

<p><a href="/drug/finasteride">Finasteride</a> belongs to a group of medications known as <i>5 alpha-reductase inhibitors</i>. It is used to <b>treat male pattern baldness</b> by preventing the enzyme <i>5 alpha-reductase</i> from converting testosterone to its active form in the body (dihydrotestosterone or DHT).</p><p>DHT plays a major role in inherited male pattern baldness (androgenic Alopecia), and by preventing its production finasteride can stimulate hair growth in many men with mild-to-moderate inherited male pattern baldness. The medication usually starts to work within 3 months of beginning treatment. The effectiveness of the medication varies – for most men, it prevents further hair loss and promotes some growth of new hair. In general, however, it will not be possible to grow back all the hair that has been lost. The new hair will stay for only one year after the medication has been stopped.</p><p><b><a href="/drug/sandoz-finasteride">Sandoz Finasteride</a> A may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms.</b> Any specific brand name of Sandoz Finasteride A may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of Sandoz Finasteride A may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.</p><p><b>Your doctor may have suggested Sandoz Finasteride A for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles.</b> If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Sandoz Finasteride A, speak to your doctor. <b>Do not stop taking Sandoz Finasteride A without consulting your doctor.</b></p><p><b>Do not give Sandoz Finasteride A to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do.</b> It can be harmful for people to take Sandoz Finasteride A if their doctor has not prescribed it.</p>