Finar Benefits & Uses

Finar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Other Benefits

Alopecia

Finar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Finar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Finar is used -

Mild

Decreased libido
Breast Enlargement

Common

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Fainting
Chills

Finar Related Warnings

Is the use of Finar safe for pregnant women?

Finar should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Finar safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Finar in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Finar is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Finar on the Kidneys?

Finar does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Finar on the Liver?

Finar may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Finar on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Finar for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Finar with Other Drugs

Finar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Finar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Finar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Prostate Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Finar

Is this Finar habit forming or addictive?

Finar does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Finar can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Finar only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Finar is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Finar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Finar

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Finar and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Finar

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Finar.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

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