Proscare Tablets (Generic Finasteride 5 mg) - Product Information
Proscare (Generic Finasteride 5 mg) tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in patients with an enlarged prostate to improve symptoms, reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and reduce the risk of the need for surgery including transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and prostatectomy.
Generic Finasteride 5 mg in combination with the alpha-blocker doxazosin is used to reduce the risk of symptomatic progression of BPH. Proscare tablets are manufactured by Fortune Health Care Private Limited, India in the strengths of 5 mg. We also have in stock Finax(Finasteride 1 mg tablets) which is used to treat hair loss in men.
Name of the Drug
We supply original Proscare tablets manufactured by Fortune Health Care Private Limited, India.
Manufacturer of Proscare Tablets
Fortune Health Care Private Limited, India
Website: fortunehealthcare.co.in
Active Ingredient present in Proscare Tablets
The active ingredient present in Proscare tablets is Finasteride. Each film-coated Proscare tablet contains 5 mg of Finasteride USP.
Uses of Generic Finasteride 5 mg (Proscare by Fortune Health Care)
Proscare Tablets ( Generic Finasteride 5 mg) is a specific enzyme inhibitor that is used to treat men with benign prostatic enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH).Finasteride reduces the enlarged prostate and relieves urinary tract symptoms. This medicine reduces the risk of suddenly being unable to urinate (acute urinary retention) and having to undergo surgery.
Generic Finasteride 5 mg (Finasteride 5 mg) may be combined with the alpha-blocker doxazosin (sold under the brand name Cardura) to reduce the risk of symptomatic progression of BPH (a confirmed ≥4 point increase in AUA symptom score).
We supply Proscare tablets by Fortune Health Care Private Limited, India which is also known as Generic Finasteride 5 mg. It contains the active ingredient Finasteride 5mg.
Proscare Tablets - Dosage
The recommended dose of Proscare tablets is one tablet (5 mg) once a day. The film-coated tablets can either be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. The film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole and should not be divided or crushed.
How to Use Proscare Tablets
The recommended dosage of Proscare tablets by Fortune Health Care (Generic Finasteride 5 mg) is one tablet taken orally once daily with or without food. Proscare by Fortune Health Care may be administered alone or in combination with the doxazosin (sold under the brand name Cardura). You do not need to change the dosage if you have renal impairment nor does elder patient needs to take a different dosage.
Proscare Tablets - Missed Dose Instructions
If you forget to take a dose of Finasteride 5 mg (Proscare tablets), you can take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose, in which case you should continue with your medication as prescribed.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Proscare Tablets Contraindications
Proscare tablets are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Finasteride or to any other component of this medication.
They are also contraindicated in women when they are or may potentially be pregnant. If this medicine is used during pregnancy, or if pregnancy occurs while taking this drug, the pregnant woman should be apprised of the potential hazard to the male foetus.
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken or crushed Finasteride tablets. If finasteride is absorbed through the skin or taken by mouth by a woman pregnant with a male foetus, the child may be born with malformed genital organs.
The tablets are film-coated, which prevents contact with Finasteride provided the tablets are not broken or crushed.
Warnings & Precautions When Using Proscare Tablets
Proscare tablets by Fortune Health Care are only to be taken by men and should never be given to women nor to children (pediatric patients).
EXPOSURE OF WOMEN — RISK TO MALE FETUS
Women should not handle a crushed or broken Proscare tablet (Generic Finasteride 5 mg) when they are pregnant or may potentially be pregnant as it may be absorbed with subsequent potential risk to a male fetus.
Proscare tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets have not been broken or crushed.
A doctor should access if you have other conditions such as infection, prostate cancer, stricture disease, hypotonic bladder, or other neurogenic disorders that might mimic BPH before initiating therapy with Proscare tablets.
Patients with large residual urinary volume and/or severely diminished urinary flow should be carefully monitored for obstructive uropathy. Proscare tablets may not be the correct medication to prescribe and take.
Finasteride is metabolized extensively in the liver and caution should be used in the administration of Proscare tablets (Generic Finasteride 5 mg) in patients with liver function abnormalities.
Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines
There are no data to suggest that Finasteride (Proscare Tablets) affects the ability to drive or use machines.
Proscare Side effects
The common Finasteride 5 mg (Proscare Tablets) side effects reported in 1% or more of the patients treated with Finasteride 5 mg and greater than in patients treated with placebo are Impotence, Decreased Libido, Decreased Volume Of Ejaculate, Ejaculation Disorder, Breast Enlargement, Breast Tenderness and Rash
The following additional side effects have been reported in post-marketing experience:
• hypersensitivity reactions, including pruritus, urticaria, and swelling of the lips and face
• testicular pain
• male breast cancer
You should discuss side effects with your doctor before taking Proscare tablets and anytime you think you are having a side effect. These are not all the possible side effects with Proscare tablets. Consult your doctor for more information.
Proscare Tablets - Overdosage
Patients have received single doses of Finasteride (Proscare Tablets) up to 400 mg and multiple doses of finasteride up to 80 mg/day for three months without adverse effects.
No specific treatment of overdosage with finasteride is recommended.
Generic Finasteride 5 mg During Pregnancy
Finasteride (Proscare 5 mg ) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category X. Generic Finasteride 5 mg is contraindicated for use in pregnant females and in women who may become pregnant. Based on animal studies and the mechanism of action, finasteride may cause abnormal development of external genitalia in a male fetus if administered to a pregnant female.
With regard to finasteride exposure through the skin, finasteride tablets are coated and will prevent skin contact with finasteride during normal handling if the tablets have not been crushed or broken. Females who are pregnant or may potentially be pregnant should not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets because of possible exposure of a male fetus.
When the patient’s sexual partner is or may become pregnant, the patient should either avoid exposure of his partner to semen (e.g. by use of a condom) or discontinue treatment with Finasteride.
Generic Finasteride 5 mg Nursing Considerations
Generic Finasteride 5 mg is not indicated for use in women. It is not known whether Finasteride is excreted in human milk.
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