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Finacet 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Finacet 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to shrink the size of the enlarged prostate gland and relieves symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, urgent need to pass urine, and inability to hold the urine.
Finacet 5mg Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men
Finacet 5mg Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men
Uses of Finacet Tablet
Benefits of Finacet Tablet
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finacet 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair to regrow. It stops production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is considered as 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 Finacet 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 Finacet
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
How to use Finacet 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. Finacet 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Finacet Tablet works
Finacet 5mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Finacet 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Finacet 5mg 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 Finacet 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Finacet 5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Finacet 5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
Finacet 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Finacet 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finacet 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Finacet 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Finacet 5mg Tablet to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
- It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Finacet 5mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Finacet 5mg Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
- Should never be used by women or children. Pregnant women must not consume or even touch Finacet 5mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Finacet 5mg Tablet
Once A Day
85%
Alternate Day
8%
Twice A Day
8%
What are you using Finacet Tablet for?
Others
100%
What were the side-effects while using Finacet 5mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Does Finacet 5mg Tablet reduce prostate gland’s size? If yes, how does it work?
Yes, Finacet 5mg Tablet 5 mg decreases the size of the prostate gland in patients of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a condition in males wherein there is enlargement of the prostate gland. Finacet 5mg Tablet blocks the enzyme responsible for the production of dihydrotestosterone and lowers the level of dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for increased size of prostate.
How long does Finacet 5mg Tablet take to treat BPH?
You might be able to notice an improvement in your symptoms within a short time. However, it may take 6 months to see the full benefits of using Finacet 5mg Tablet.
Is Finacet 5mg Tablet safe for BPH?
Yes, Finacet 5mg Tablet is safe if taken according to the doctor’s advice. The side effects are usually mild to moderate, and it is very rare to experience serious side effects with Finacet 5mg Tablet.
Does Finacet 5mg Tablet lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels?
Yes, Finacet 5mg Tablet can lower PSA levels. Lowered PSA levels can make it hard to detect prostate cancer. However, Finacet 5mg Tablet does not affect the free to total PSA ratio. The ratio can be used as an aid to detect prostate cancer.
Are the side effects of Finacet 5mg Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects like decreased sexual desire and inability to develop or maintain erection usually disappear after Finacet 5mg Tablet is stopped. Also, the side effects disappear if you keep taking Finacet 5mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
Can Finacet 5mg Tablet cause infertility?
No, infertility has not been reported in patients. But, using Finacet 5mg Tablet may sometimes cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain an erection and decreased amount of semen. Consult your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.
For how long does Finacet 5mg Tablet stay in your system?
Finacet 5mg Tablet stays for about 3-4 days in your body, but this can vary from individual to individual.
Does Finacet 5mg Tablet affect pregnancy?
This medicine is strictly prohibited for women. Pregnant women should not take Finacet 5mg Tablet due to its effect on the fetus.
At what time of the day should I take Finacet 5mg Tablet?
You can take Finacet 5mg Tablet any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.
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Address: Khasra No. 169 Tanshipur Roorkee (U.K)
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Finacet 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Finacet 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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