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Finasteride Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 31, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 1 mg; 5 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

5 mg orally once a day

Comments:

Usual Adult Dose for Androgenetic Alopecia

1 mg orally once a day

For the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men only. (Safety and efficacy have been demonstrated in men between 18 to 41 years of age with mild to moderate hair loss of the vertex and anterior mid scalp area):

Comments:


Use: For the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men only. (Safety and efficacy have been demonstrated in men between 18 to 41 years of age with mild to moderate hair loss of the vertex and anterior mid scalp area).

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment necessary

Liver Dose Adjustments

Use with caution

Precautions

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


General:

Further information

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