Agafin 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). This medicine is not indicated in women and children.

Agafin Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men

Uses of Agafin Tablet

Side effects of Agafin 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 Agafin

Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder

How to use Agafin 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. Agafin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Agafin Tablet works

Agafin 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 Agafin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Agafin 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 Agafin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Agafin Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving

SAFE

Agafin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)

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FAQs

Does Agafin Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?

Yes, Agafin Tablet increases hair count, thickness of hair, and length of hair. In totality, this medicine enhances the appearance of the scalp after treatment.

How long does it take for Agafin Tablet to stop hair loss?

Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking Agafin Tablet if advised by your doctor.

If I increase the dose of Agafin Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?

No, increasing the dose of Agafin Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of Agafin Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.

Can the use of Agafin Tablet affect my sex life?

Using Agafin Tablet may very rarely cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain erection and decreased amount of semen production. Consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms, as these may affect your sexual life.

Are the side effects of Agafin Tablet permanent?

No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking Agafin Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking Agafin Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.

For how long do I need to keep taking Agafin Tablet?

You have to use Agafin Tablet continuously to sustain its benefits. If treatment is stopped, the beneficial effects begin to reverse within 6 months of stopping it. Further, within 9 to 12 months of stopping Agafin Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.

Can women take Agafin Tablet?

No, Agafin Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.

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