Proscalpin

Common use

Proscalpin tablet is an effective medicine used to treat Androgenetic Alopecia in men. This drug works by preventing further hair loss and increasing hair growth. Finasteride is the active ingredient used in this medicine. It stops the production of the Dihydrotestosterone hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness.

Dosage and direction

The medicine is available only as oral pills. You should take the Alopecia tablets only after consulting your physician. They are usually taken as a single dose daily. The medicine shows benefits after three months of continuous use. If you discontinue the consumption of Proscalpin, it might reverse the effect in about 12 months. You should not crush, chew or break the tablet and take it as a whole. It is better to take medicine at the same time every day.

Precautions

Avoid taking Proscalpin if you are allergic to Finasteride. It might show allergic reactions like trouble breathing.
Avoid taking medicine if you have a history of prostate cancer.
You should strictly avoid Proscalpin in pregnant and lactating women.

Contraindications

Proscalpin should not be used by women or children as well as by the patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Finasteride.
Liver Diseases: Finasteride is actively metabolized in the liver. Hence, if you have a history of liver disease, please take medicine only with a doctor's consultation.
Urinary Obstruction: Alopecia medicine is not recommended for patients with obstruction in urinary flow.

Possible side effect

Proscalpin is a trusted medication for pattern hair loss in men. However, in some cases, it can cause common side effects, such as: Ejaculation Disorders; Erectile Dysfunction; Loss of libido; Skin rash.
Some rare Proscalpin side effects might include: Swelling in lips, tongue, or throat; Depression.
If the side effects persist, please consult your doctor immediately.

Drug interaction

The drug might interact with certain medicines and diseases to show minor side effects. Consult your doctor before taking medication. Drug Interactions: Amlodipine; Benidipine; Cilnidipine; Felodipine.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Keep the medicine at room temperature between 15℃ to 30℃. You should keep it away from sunlight and moisture. You should keep it away from the reach of kids.