You need to take one Finprecia (Finasteride 1mg) tablet each day. You may go for more than one tablet, if prescribed by your physician.

One can take the medication with or without a meal. However, taking the drug once each day can be highly beneficial. In order to experience the benefits, it is important to continue the medication for a period 3 months.

Once you stop taking the drug, you will soon lose the hair you gained while you were on the medication.

Finpecia works towards preventing the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) present in the human body. DHT is a major factor responsible for hair loss. The medication is capable of treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in males.

If you miss a dose of this medication, take it without wasting anymore time. In case, you missed a dose and it is already time for another one, you can skip the dose you missed and once again start following the regular schedule.

Also, refrain from taking two doses at a time. You need to store the medication in a place completely free of moisture and sunlight.

Before using Finprecia (Finasteride 1mg), approach your doctor if you are suffering from any allergic reaction on taking this medication or other medications similar to finasteride, for instance dutasteride (Avodart).

Women or a child should avoid taking the drug. The body can absorb Finasteride through the skin and therefore, woman and children should not handle the drug.

If a pregnant woman unintentionally happens to handle the medication, it may cause a serous threat to the fetus.

In case, a woman comes in contact with the crushed or broken tablets, she should immediately wash the body part with water and soap.

Approach your doctor if you encounter severe pain, breast bumps, nipple discharge or any other kind of breast abnormality. These are the major signs of breast cancer found in males.

Numerous drugs are capable of interacting with finasteride. Inform your doctors about all the over-the-counter medications, minerals, vitamins and herbal products prescribed to you by other physicians.

Make sure you to do not opt for any other new medication before informing your doctor about the same.

You need to seek immediate medical attention if you witness any allergic reactions such as difficult breathing, hives, swelling of the tongue, lips, throat or face.

Get in touch with your healthcare physician as soon as you notice a nipple discharge, breast lumps and other breast related complications.

Some of the other side effects are swelling in the feet and hands, immense pain in testicles, abnormal ejaculation, weakness, dizziness, skin rashes, runny nose, severe headache, difficulty in having an orgasm, impotence and feeling as if you may pass out.

The above list does not include all the possible side effects. Therefore, as soon as you come across a troublesome side effect, approach your doctor to avail the most appropriate treatment.

Make sure you do not share the medication with others.