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PROPECIA TABLET 1 mg

Prescription Only
Drug type: Therapeutic
ATC code: D11AX10
Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED
Route of administration: ORAL
Active ingredient: FINASTERIDE; FINASTERIDE

II. INDICATIONS

PROPECIA is indicated for the treatment of men with male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss.

PROPECIA is not indicated for use in women (see PREGNANCY and Studies in womenplease refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information) or children.

V. CONTRAINDICATIONS

PROPECIA is contraindicated in the following:

  • Use in women when they are or may potentially be pregnant (see PREGNANCY – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information)
  • Hypersensitivity to any component of this product

PROPECIA is not indicated for use in women or children.

III. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended dosage is one 1-mg tablet daily. PROPECIA may be taken with or without food.

In general, daily use for 3 months or more is necessary before increased hair growth and/or prevention of further hair loss is observed. Continued use is recommended to obtain maximum benefit. Withdrawal of treatment leads to reversibility of effect within 12 months.

Registrant
ORGANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Approval Date
1998-07-31
Approval Number
SIN09921P
Manufacturer
AIAC International Pharma, LLC Hangzhou MSD Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (Primary and Secondary Packager)
Licence Holder
ORGANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.