Generic name- Finasteride
Proscar oral tablet is a manufacturing medicine of India's leading pharmaceutical company Cipla. It is the star tablet, generally known among healthcare professionals by its generic name- Finasteride. You will find good price deals if you buy this drug in bulk. This medication is usually prescribed by a general physician.
What are the uses of Proscar 5mg Tablet - Generic Equivalent?
The Proscar tablet is used for those adult men who are suffering from BHP (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). In BHP disease, the prostate gland becomes enlarged, and Finasteride is used to contract the gland and other symptoms of BPH and contribute to improved urine flow. Diagnosed with this drug can provide you advantages like you may not feel that the bladder is still full, it also reduces nighttime urination.
What are the dosage and direction of Proscar 5mg Tablet - Generic Equivalent?
Proscar tablets are consumed orally. The proper way is to take it by mouth and then consume it with plain water. You can take this medication with/ without food. The general guidance regarding the consumption of Finasteride is once daily. However, following the doctor's instructions is highly recommended. Try to take this drug at the same time every day to obtain the best result.
What precautions should I take when taking Proscar 5mg Tablet - Generic Equivalent?
Some precautions are mandatory to take if you are diagnosed with Finasteride. Always follow the doctor's instructions to take the proper doses of the drug, and at the right time, if you use the drug more than it has been prescribed, you may suffer from a severe allergic reaction. Hand over your medical history, especially if you have infections, liver disease, urinary problems, prostate cancer. Pregnant women or those who are planning to get pregnant should not handle the drug if it has been crushed or the upper film coating has been broken as it can be absorbed via the skin as it can harm the unborn baby. Exposing it to male children may cause genitals abnormalities. During breastfeeding, the drug shouldn't be used because it is harmful to breastfeeding babies.
What are the contraindications of Proscar 5mg Tablet - Generic Equivalent?
Several patients who are under this medication don't show having any severe side effects. Always remember that the physician who has prescribed the drug has already measured the advantages that you will get over the risk. But still, few side-effects that have been reported to the date are listed below-
• Some people who are diagnosed with this drug may experience some allergic reactions like blemishes, itchiness on facial skin or on the throat, tongue.
• Rarely people may go through the feeling of dizziness and breathing trouble.
• In the worst case, anyone may feel a slight discomfort & enlargement of the breast.
Anyone who is having the above reaction can consult with their doctor and may stop taking the medication. Generally, those aftereffects normalize after a short period.