FINASTERIDE (Generic for PROPECIA)

Take this medication by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take this medication with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medication more often than directed.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take at least three months of daily use of this medication before you notice an improvement in your hair loss. You must continue to take this medication to maintain the results. If you stop taking this medication, the effect will be reversed within 12 months.
This medication can cause serious birth defects. If you are pregnant or may get pregnant, do not handle broken or crushed tablets of this medication. If you are pregnant and come in contact with broken or crushed tablets, contact your care team. Exposure to whole tablets is not expected to cause harm as long as they are not swallowed.
Do not donate blood while you are taking this medication. Donated blood may contain enough of this medication to cause birth defects in someone who is pregnant. Ask your care team when it is safe to donate blood after you stop taking this medication.
This medication can interfere with PSA blood tests for prostate cancer. If you are scheduled to have a blood test for prostate cancer, tell your care team that you are taking this medication.
Talk to your care team about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancer if you take this medication.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.