Fistide 5mg Tablet
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Rs.68.60for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
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Fistide 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fistide 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Fistide 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Information regarding the use of Fistide 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Fistide 5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Fistide 5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Fistide 5mg Tablet
Finasteride(5mg)
Fistide tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
How fistide tablet works
Fistide 5mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Common side effects of fistide tablet
Decreased libido, Erectile dysfunction, Ejaculation disorder
SUBSTITUTES FOR Fistide Tablet
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Expert advice FOR Fistide Tablet
- Your doctor has prescribed Finasteride to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
- It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Finasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Finasteride is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
- Should never be used by women or children. Pregnant women must not consume or even touch Finasteride.
Frequently asked questions FOR Fistide 5mg Tablet
Finasteride
Q. Does Fistide 5mg Tablet reduce prostate gland’s size? If yes, how does it work?
Yes, Fistide 5mg Tablet 5 mg decreases the size of the prostate gland in patients of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a condition in males wherein there is enlargement of the prostate gland. Fistide 5mg Tablet blocks the enzyme responsible for the production of dihydrotestosterone and lowers the level of dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for increased size of prostate.
Q. How long does Fistide 5mg Tablet take to treat BPH?
You might be able to notice an improvement in your symptoms within a short time. However, it may take 6 months to see the full benefits of using Fistide 5mg Tablet.
Q. Is Fistide 5mg Tablet safe for BPH?
Yes, Fistide 5mg Tablet is safe if taken according to the doctor’s advice. The side effects are usually mild to moderate, and it is very rare to experience serious side effects with Fistide 5mg Tablet.