FINASTERIDE TEVA

Country: Israel

Language: English

Source: Ministry of Health

Active ingredient:

FINASTERIDE

Available from:

ABIC MARKETING LTD, ISRAEL

ATC code:

G04CB01

Pharmaceutical form:

FILM COATED TABLETS

Composition:

FINASTERIDE 1 MG

Administration route:

PER OS

Prescription type:

Required

Manufactured by:

TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, ISRAEL

Therapeutic group:

FINASTERIDE

Therapeutic area:

FINASTERIDE

Therapeutic indications:

Finasteride Teva 1 mg is indicated for the treatment of men with male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss.

Authorization date:

2014-04-30

Patient Information leaflet

PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PHARMACISTS’ REGULATIONS
)PREPARATIONS( – 1986
The medicine is dispensed with a
doctor’s prescription only
FINASTERIDE TEVA
FILM-COATED TABLETS
COMPOSITION:
Each film-coated tablet contains:
Finasteride 1 mg
For information on inactive and allergenic ingredients in
the preparation, see section 2 – “Important information
about some of the ingredients of the medicine” and
section 6 – “Further Information”.
READ THE LEAFLET CAREFULLY IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING
THE MEDICINE.
This leaflet contains concise information about the
medicine. If you have further questions, refer to the
doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for your treatment.
Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them even if
it seems to you that their medical condition is similar
THE MEDICINE IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MEN ONLY AND IS
NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN WOMEN OR CHILDREN.
1. WHAT IS THE MEDICINE INTENDED FOR?
Finasteride Teva is intended to increase scalp hair
growth and prevent further hair loss in men with male
pattern hair loss )androgenetic alopecia(.
THERAPEUTIC GROUP: 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
2. BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE
DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE IF:
• You are a woman )because this medicine is intended
for men(. Clinical trials have shown that finasteride
is not effective as a treatment for women suffering
from hair loss.
• You are sensitive )allergic( to the active ingredient
or to any of the additional ingredients contained in
the medicine )see section 6 – “Further Information”(.
• You are already taking finasteride or dutasteride,
used for a prostate problem called benign prostatic
hyperplasia )BPH(.
Do not take Finasteride Teva if any of the above apply to
you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
SPECIAL WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF THE MEDICINE:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking
Finasteride Teva if:
•
You are about to perform a blood test for prostate cancer
called PSA )prostate-specific antigen(. This is becaus