R 172
Pill imprint R 172 has been identified as Finasteride 5 mg.
Finasteride is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia; androgenetic alopecia and belongs to the drug class 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. Not for use in pregnancy.
Finasteride 5 mg is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
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Finasteride Images
- Imprint:
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R
172 - Strength:
- 5 mg
- Color:
- Green
- Shape:
- Elliptical / Oval
- Availability:
- Prescription only
- Drug Class:
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
- Pregnancy Category:
- X - Not for use in pregnancy
- CSA Schedule:
- N - Not a controlled drug
- Manufacturer:
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc.
- National Drug Code (NDC):
- 55111-0172
More Finasteride resources
- Finasteride (Wolters Kluwer)
- finasteride (Cerner Multum)
- finasteride (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Finasteride (AHFS DI)
- Finasteride (FDA)
- Finasteride (Wolters Kluwer)


