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Folride 1mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

FINASTERIDE-1MG

Uses:

<p>Folride 1mg Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and male pattern hair loss. The detailed uses of Folride 1mg Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia): </strong>Folride 1mg Tablet slows hair loss and promotes regrowth in men.</li><li><strong>Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): </strong>Folride 1mg Tablet reduces prostate size and improves urinary symptoms.</li><li><strong>Hormonal Therapy: </strong>Folride 1mg Tablet is used off-label for conditions related to excess DHT.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Folride 1mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) in men with enlarged prostate.
  • Folride 1mg Tablet also may decrease the need for prostate surgery.
  • Additionally, it is also used to treat male pattern hair loss.
  • Folride 1mg Tablet works by blocking the action of male hormones that cause the prostate to enlarge and hair loss.

FAQs

Folride 1mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia).

Folride 1mg Tablet works by blocking the action of male hormones. Thereby, it helps treat BPH and male pattern baldness.

Folride 1mg Tablet may affect male fertility or sexual activity. Therefore, if you are planning to father a child, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Folride 1mg Tablet.

No, Folride 1mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Folride 1mg Tablet might affect sperm quality and fertility. Consult the doctor if you plan to have a baby while taking Folride 1mg Tablet.

Yes, Folride 1mg Tablet decreases the size of prostate gland by blocking an enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone.

Folride 1mg Tablet might take at least 6 months to improve your symptoms. Keep taking Folride 1mg Tablet for the prescribed duration for effective results.

Yes, Folride 1mg Tablet is safe for the treatment of BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy).

Folride 1mg Tablet can lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. This makes it hard to identify prostate cancer. Inform the doctor that you are taking Folride 1mg Tablet if you are undergoing a PSA test.

Folride 1mg Tablet may cause side effects like low sexual desire, impotence (erectile dysfunction), abnormal ejaculation, or trouble having an orgasm. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Folride 1mg Tablet might stay for about 3-4 days in the body. However, this can vary from person to person.

Women/pregnant women should not take Folride 1mg Tablet as it is not recommended for use in women.

Folride 1mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. However, taking it at the same time daily would be helpful.