Drug Uses

Propecia is a medicine indicated to treat male pattern hair loss on the vertex, i.e. the top pf the head, and the middle front area of the scalp. It is not certainly proved that Propecia is effective for receding hairlines at the temples. This medicine is specially developed for men only and should not be used by women and children.

How Taken

Propecia is available in the form of tablets. It is commonly taken once per day with or without food. You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not take more tables than prescribed and do not take the medicine more often than instructed. Do not discontinue the usage of Propecia even if you feel better and without a consultation with your doctor.

Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Propecia, inform your doctor if have liver disease. You may not been able to use Prevacid or your dosage may have to be adjusted, or you may have to be monitored during the treatment. Propecia should be used only by men. Women should not use the medicine. Propecia falls into the FDA pregnancy category X which means they cause defects to a fetus. You should not use or handle the medicine if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. Pregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets because the medicine may be absorbed through the skin. Propecia causes birth defects in developing male babies. Pregnant women should avoid exposure to whole tablets though they are not expected to be harmful unless they are not swallowed. Do not use Propecia if you are breast feeding, because it is not known if the medicine passes into breast milk. Propecia should not be used by women.

Missed Dose

In case you miss a dose, take the missed tablet as soon as you remember. However, if it is already time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and take the regular dose. Do not take a double dose to catch up the missed one.

Possible Side Effects

Discontinue the usage of Propecia and search for medical help if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other less serious adverse effects may occur. Consult your doctor but do not stop using Propecia if you have:
-decreased libido (sex drive);
-decreased volume of ejaculate;
-impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or
-breast tenderness or enlargement.
You may also experience other adverse effects that are not mentioned in this leaflet. Consult your doctor if you experience some other side effects.

Storage

Propecia should be stored at a room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container. Protect the medicine from moisture.

Overdose

Immediately search for medical help if you suspect an overdose. The symptoms of an overdose of Propecia are not known.

More Information

You should not share the medicine with other people for whom it has not been prescribed. Do not use Propecia to treat other medicine conditions. Keep the medicine away from children. In case you use Propecia for a longer period, make sure to supply with the needed quantities of the medicine.

Disclaimer

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