What Finasteride is and what it is used for

Finasteride 5mg belongs to the group of medicines, called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. They act by reducing the size of the prostate gland in men.

Finasteride is used in the treatment and control of benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH). It causes regression of the enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow and symptoms caused by BPH, and reduces the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery.

Before you take Finasteride(Proscar)

Do not take Finasteride

• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to finasteride or any of the other ingredients of Finasteride.
• if you are a woman (because this med ... Read more »