Benstat Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Finasteride

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Regression of enlarged prostate, improvement of urinary flow & symptoms associated w/ BPH.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

5 mg once daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & childn.

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Special Precautions

Examine patient for prostate cancer before initial treatment & periodically thereafter. Risk of abnormal external genitalia development in male fetus. Lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Decreased libido & ejaculate vol, impotence.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders

ATC Classification

G04CB01 - finasteride ; Belongs to the class of testosterone-5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Benstat tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Benstat

finasteride

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Biopharm