Finpecia
Utilized to target male pattern hair loss to support hair regrowth.
- Categories
- Men's Health · Hair Loss
- Active ingredient
- Finasteride
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg
Finpecia details
- Condition
- Androgenetic Alopecia
- Alternative names
- Propecia
- Therapeutic class
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to finasteride; women; children
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for mood changes; handle with care if pregnant
- Minor side effects
- decreased libido; erectile dysfunction
- Moderate side effects
- ejaculatory disorder; breast tenderness/enlargement
- Serious side effects
- depression, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Utilized to target male pattern hair loss to support hair regrowth.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Cipla Ltd
- Onset Time
- 3–6 months
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in individuals under 18.
Mechanism of action
Finasteride inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, reducing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which minimizes hair follicle miniaturization.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Absolute contraindication: must not be handled by women who are or may become pregnant.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Finpecia
Finpecia is a well-known product containing the active ingredient finasteride, commonly used for the management of androgenetic alopecia. It serves as an alternative to the original brand, Propecia, and is supplied as 1mg tablets. Produced by Cipla Ltd, this option allows users a consistent way to address signs of male pattern hair loss.
Buying Finpecia online
Finpecia is registered across 13 markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability also in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. As generic finasteride is often manufactured in India, these options are significantly more affordable than the original brand, improving access for expats and those located far from a major regional distributor. Many users choose to have their supplies ordered online for reliable delivery across these mentioned countries.