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Composition FOR Healpecia 5mg Tablet

Finasteride(5mg)

food interaction for Healpecia Tablet

alcohol interaction for Healpecia Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Healpecia Tablet

lactation interaction for Healpecia Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Healpecia 5 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 Healpecia 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Healpecia 5 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 Healpecia 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Healpecia 5 Tablet is not indicated in women.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Healpecia 5mg Tablet

Finasteride(5mg)

Healpecia tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How healpecia tablet works

Healpecia 5 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 healpecia tablet

Decreased libido, Erectile dysfunction, Ejaculation disorder

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Expert advice FOR Healpecia 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 Healpecia 5mg Tablet

Finasteride

Q. Does Healpecia 5 Tablet reduce prostate gland’s size? If yes, how does it work?
Yes, Healpecia 5 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. Healpecia 5 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 Healpecia 5 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 Healpecia 5 Tablet.
Q. Is Healpecia 5 Tablet safe for BPH?
Yes, Healpecia 5 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 Healpecia 5 Tablet.
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Q. Does Healpecia 5 Tablet lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels?
Yes, Healpecia 5 Tablet can lower PSA levels. Lowered PSA levels can make it hard to detect prostate cancer. However, Healpecia 5 Tablet does not affect the free to total PSA ratio. The ratio can be used as an aid to detect prostate cancer.
Q. Are the side effects of Healpecia 5 Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects like decreased sexual desire and inability to develop or maintain erection usually disappear after Healpecia 5 Tablet is stopped. Also, the side effects disappear if you keep taking Healpecia 5 Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
Q. Can Healpecia 5 Tablet cause infertility?
No, infertility has not been reported in patients. But, using Healpecia 5 Tablet may sometimes cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain an erection and decreased amount of semen. Consult your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.
Q. For how long does Healpecia 5 Tablet stay in your system?
Healpecia 5 Tablet stays for about 3-4 days in your body, but this can vary from individual to individual.
Q. Does Healpecia 5 Tablet affect pregnancy?
This medicine is strictly prohibited for women. Pregnant women should not take Healpecia 5 Tablet due to its effect on the fetus.
Q. At what time of the day should I take Healpecia 5 Tablet?
You can take Healpecia 5 Tablet any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)