Indication
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern baldness (MPB).
Contra Indication
Children, exposure of pregnant women to finasteride either via direct contact with crushed tab or through semen of male partners who are taking finasteride, lactation.
Caution
Patients with history of narrowing or blockage in the urinary tract, prostate cancer, trouble in urinating, any allergy, who are taking other medications, breastfeeding.
Side Effect
Gynaecomastia, decreased libido, impotence, reduction in the volume of ejaculate, testicular pain. Hypersensitivity reactions e.g. swelling of lips and face, urticaria, rashes.