Complete dosing information for finasteride
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
BPH (Proscar): 5mg once daily; minimum 6 months to assess clinical response; Hair loss (Propecia): 1mg once daily; 3–6 months to see effect; requires continuous use — hair lost within months of stopping
Not for use in children. Not studied in pediatric BPH. Propecia not indicated in pediatric patients.
No dose adjustment required.
Use with caution in severe hepatic impairment.