Finast 5 mg Tablets for Hair Loss

What Is Finast 5 mg?

Finast 5 mg is a prescription tablet containing Finasteride that treats male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. It is a film-coated, blue, circular, and biconvex tablet formulated for safe and effective use. Each tablet contains 5 mg of Finasteride, a synthetic 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that reduces dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels in the scalp and prostate. The medicine helps slow hair loss, promote regrowth, and improve urinary symptoms linked with prostate enlargement.

What Is Finast 5 mg Used For?

Finast 5 mg is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenetic alopecia in men with enlarged prostates and to reduce the need for prostate surgery. The medication improves urinary symptoms such as weak flow, difficulty starting urination, and frequent nighttime urination by shrinking the enlarged prostate gland. It also lowers the risk of acute urinary retention and surgical interventions like transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or prostatectomy. The 5 mg dose of Finasteride is the standard therapeutic strength for managing BPH. In contrast, the 1 mg dose is commonly prescribed for male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia).

How Does Finast 5 mg Work?

Finast 5 mg works by inhibiting the Type II 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Finasteride, the active ingredient, specifically blocks this enzyme’s activity in tissues such as the prostate gland, hair follicles, and skin, reducing excessive DHT levels that lead to prostate enlargement and male pattern hair loss.

The 5 mg dose of Finast suppresses about 65–70% of circulating DHT and up to 80–90% of DHT within the prostate. The reduction causes the enlarged prostate to shrink gradually, relieving urinary symptoms and improving flow. At the same time, lower DHT levels in the scalp prevent hair follicle miniaturization and may encourage regrowth in areas affected by androgenetic alopecia.

Finasteride in Finast 5 mg is selective for Type II 5-alpha reductase, meaning it primarily targets the DHT-producing pathway associated with prostate and hair issues while sparing other hormonal functions. The medicine achieves maximum DHT suppression within 24 hours of administration and maintains steady inhibition with daily use. Its elimination half-life of 6-8 hours allows for once-daily dosing without accumulation.

What Is The Recommended Dosage Of Finast 5 mg?

The recommended dose of Finast 5 mg for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one 5 mg tablet taken orally once daily. You may take the tablet with or without food, at any convenient time of day, as long as you maintain a consistent dosing schedule. The medicine’s effectiveness depends on regular daily use, not on the specific timing of the dose.

What Are The Side Effects Of Finast 5 mg?

Finast 5 mg is generally well-tolerated, but some men may experience sexual, allergic, dermatological, or hormonal side effects.

Sexual and Reproductive:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Decreased libido
• Ejaculatory dysfunction
• Reduced semen volume
• Orgasm difficulties

Allergic Reactions:

• Skin rash or itching
• Flushing of the skin
• Swelling of eyelids, lips, hands, or feet
• Swelling of the mouth, tongue, or throat

Dermatological:

• Maculopapular rash
• Photosensitivity reactions
• Scaling erythematous macules

Breast-Related:

• Breast tenderness
• Breast enlargement
• Nipple discharge
• Lumps or swelling in the chest

Other Reported Effects:

• Depression
• Mood changes
• Fatigue
• Testicular discomfort

What Are The Drug Interactions Of Finast 5 mg?

Below is a list of drugs that can potentially interact with Finast 5mg.

• Acetaminophen and acetylsalicylic acid
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen
• Alpha-blockers
• Analgesics
• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
• Anticonvulsants
• Benzodiazepines
• Beta-blockers
• Calcium-channel blockers
• Cardiac nitrates
• Diuretics
• H2 receptor antagonists
• HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
• Quinolone anti-infectives

All of these medications have been used concurrently with finasteride in clinical studies without evidence of clinically significant adverse interactions.​ If you are taking finasteride in combination with other medications for erectile dysfunction (such as tadalafil), you should not take medications containing nitrates, as this combination can cause serious drops in blood pressure.​

How Should Finast 5 mg Be Stored?

• Store Finast 5 mg at room temperature between 59°F and 86°F (15°C and 30°C).
• Keep finasteride away from moist or damp environments. 
• Do not store this medication in bathrooms, as bathrooms have high humidity levels that can degrade the medication. 
• Store your medication away from direct light and high temperatures to prevent degradation.​
• Keep tablets in their original blister packaging. 
• Keep Finast 5 mg out of reach of children and pets