Propecia
Indicated to manage male pattern hair loss, formulated to target hormonal conversion and support follicle retention.
- Categories
- Men's Health · Hair Loss
- Active ingredient
- Finasteride
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 1 · 5mg
Propecia details
- Condition
- Androgenetic Alopecia
- Alternative names
- Finpecia
- Therapeutic class
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to finasteride; women who are pregnant or may become pregnant
- Precautions and warnings
- detectable in semen; monitor for mood alterations; may affect PSA levels
- Minor side effects
- decreased libido; erectile dysfunction; ejaculatory disorder
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; rash
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Organon
- Onset Time
- 3–6 months
- Duration
- continuous
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Age restrictions
- Not for children or women.
Serious side effects
depression, requires immediate medical attention; male breast cancer, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to manage male pattern hair loss, formulated to target hormonal conversion and support follicle retention.
Mechanism of action
Finasteride is a competitive and specific inhibitor of type II 5-alpha reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into the more potent 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Reducing DHT levels stops further hair loss.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Absolutely contraindicated; may cause abnormalities of male genital organs in fetus. Breastfeeding: No data.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Propecia
Propecia is the brand name of finasteride, a treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia. The same active ingredient is also sold as Finpecia, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 1mg and 5mg. Produced by Organon, this medication is widely recognised for its role in managing hair loss in men.
Buying Propecia online
Propecia is registered across 14 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. For expats and residents throughout the region, generic finasteride, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand. Its widespread availability makes this one of the most ordered options for hair health across these territories.