Finalo from Intas Pharmaceuticals contains Finasteride IP 1 mg in a film-coated tablet, and the carton carries the Rx mark – this is a prescription medicine, not a cosmetic hair supplement. Finasteride works as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor: it blocks the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT, the hormone responsible for shrinking scalp follicles in androgenetic alopecia. Less DHT at the follicle means thinning slows and weakened hairs get a chance to grow back thicker. It is a treatment measured in months rather than weeks, and the benefit lasts only as long as the tablet is continued. Available in 10, 20 and 30 tablet packs. Schedule H prescription medicine – for use in men only.

Key Features

• Finasteride IP 1 mg per film-coated tablet
• 5-alpha reductase inhibitor – lowers scalp DHT at the source
• Simple once-daily oral dosing, with or without food
• Results typically judged after 3–6 months of continuous use
• From Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd, available in 10, 20 and 30 tablet packs

Composition

• Finasteride IP – 1 mg per film-coated tablet

Composition as printed on the pack. Refer to the package insert for the complete list of excipients.

Uses & Benefits

• Treats male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in adult men
• Slows further thinning at the crown and mid-scalp
• Helps miniaturised hairs return to a thicker, healthier calibre
• Reduces scalp DHT, the main driver of follicle shrinkage
• Often prescribed alongside topical minoxidil for a combined approach
• Convenient once-daily tablet that fits into any routine

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as directed by your doctor – usually one tablet a day
• Swallow whole with water; do not chew, crush or break the tablet
• May be taken with or without food, at the same time each day
• Continue for at least 3–6 months before assessing the result
• Do not stop or alter the dose on your own – regained hair is usually lost again within about a year of stopping

Precautions

• Prescription required. Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner
• For men only. Women who are or may become pregnant must not handle broken or crushed tablets – finasteride can cause birth defects in a male foetus
• A small number of men report reduced libido, erectile difficulty or ejaculation problems; tell your doctor if these persist
• Report any breast lump, tenderness, enlargement or nipple discharge to your doctor promptly
• Finasteride lowers PSA readings – inform your doctor before any prostate test
• Use with caution in liver disease; discuss alcohol use with your doctor

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Finalo Tablet is a prescription medicine – use it only under the guidance of a qualified doctor.

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