Pronor 5
Rx- Generic:
- Finasteride
- Company:
- Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 10.07/unit
Pack: ৳ 100.70
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At a glance
Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used for the treatment of hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia in men.
Indications
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Used for treatment and control of BPH (regression of prostate, improved urinary flow, improved symptoms).
- Male Pattern Baldness: Used for treatment of hair loss in men.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- BPH: 5 mg once daily for at least 6 months.
- Male Pattern Baldness: 1 mg once daily for at least 3 months.
Hepatic impairment: Caution in liver dysfunction; monitor.
Side effects
Common Side Effects (1% in BPH):
- Impotence (3.7%)
- Decreased libido (3.3%)
- Decreased volume of ejaculate (2.8%)
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Finasteride does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- Beneficial response may not be immediate; monitor patients with large residual urine volume and/or severely diminished urinary flow.
- Digital rectal examination and other evaluations for prostate cancer should be performed before and periodically during BPH treatment.
- Pregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets (risk to male fetus from absorption).
- If you discontinue the medicine, you may lose the hair you grew while on it.
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.