Propecia 1 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 July 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Delays hair loss and increases hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia.
Dosage (summary)
1 mg tablet daily, with or without food.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 3 months, Duration: Reversibility within 12 months after withdrawal.
Special Populations
- Not indicated for women
- Not indicated for children
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in women; risk of male fetal genital abnormalities.
Key Drug Interactions
- No clinically significant interactions identified
Contraindications
- Women
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Children
Common side effects
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Decreased volume of ejaculate
Counselling Points
- Report breast changes
- Avoid handling crushed tablets if pregnant
Serious warnings
- Risk of breast cancer in men
- Male infertility and poor seminal quality
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