A drug for treating male pattern baldness that slows down the progression of hair loss
Propecia (New Zealand version)

  • Active ingredients
    Contains finasteride

  • 5-α-reductase
    Prevent activity

  • Substances that cause hair loss
    Suppress production

  • Men only
    Hair loss treatment

Propecia

Propecia (New Zealand version)

Manufacturer: Merck / Contents: 28 tablets per box

How to use

The recommended dosage for adult men is 0.2 mg (0.2 tablets) once daily.
The dosage can be increased as needed, but the upper limit is 1 mg (1 tablet) per day.

Ingredients

Finasteride 1mg

    Side effects

    Liver dysfunction (loss of appetite, general fatigue, yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes), ejaculation disorder, decreased libido.
    If you notice any other abnormalities, stop taking the product immediately and consult a doctor.

    Usage notes

    ・This medicine cannot be taken by women.
    - Do not divide or crush this medicine.
    - If the product is crushed or broken, pregnant women, women who may be pregnant, and women who are breastfeeding should not handle it.
    ・If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. (However, do not take two doses at once.)
    -Usually continue taking this medicine for 6 months until the effects of the drug can be confirmed.
    -If you undergo a prostate cancer screening (PSA screening), please inform your doctor before the test that you will be taking this medication.

    Product Features

    Propecia, a drug used to slow the progression of male pattern baldness

    The active ingredient, finasteride, inhibits the activity of 5-alpha reductase.

    Finasteride, the active ingredient in PropeciaHowever, by reducing the incidence of substances that cause hair loss,Prevents hair thinningIt is said to be effective.

    There are many causes of male pattern baldness, including:Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) produced in the body is one of the factors that affect hair loss.It is said that "dihydrotestosterone (DHT)" is generated when "5-alpha reductase" in the hair papilla cells in the hair root converts "testosterone," a type of male hormone.
    The active ingredient in Propecia, finasteride, inhibits the activity of 5-alpha reductase, thereby preventing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
    It is believed that blocking the activity of "5-alpha reductase" and suppressing the development and promotion of "dihydrotestosterone (DHT)" is an effective treatment for male pattern baldness.

    In addition, the active ingredient, finasteride, has an activity-suppressing effect on "5-alpha reductase", but it also has an effect on other hormone systems.Extremely few side effectsThis is also a point that deserves attention.

    Domestic clinical trials of the active ingredient, finasteride

    In domestic clinical trials, the active ingredient, finasteride, was confirmed to have a better improvement rate in male pattern baldness in subjects than the results of those given a placebo.
    In overseas trials, photographic evaluation of subjects administered 1 mg of finasteride five years later showed that:It has been confirmed that patients with 90% experienced an effect of slowing the progression of hair loss and improving the condition.

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