Finasteride Dosage (Kitni leni hai)
Finasteride — always take the correct dose as per your doctor's prescription. The dose varies by condition.
Adult Dose (Baalgon ke liye)
Baal Girna — Androgenetic Alopecia
- Dose: As prescribed (typically 1mg once daily)
- Frequency: Once daily
- Duration: As directed by doctor
Prostate — BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Dose: As prescribed (typically 5mg once daily)
- Frequency: Once daily
- Duration: As directed by doctor
Max Daily Dose: Do not exceed the prescribed daily limit
Child Dose (Bachon ke liye)
Finasteride is absolutely not for children. It is only for adult men.
How to Take (Kaise leni hai)
- Once daily — at the same time every day
- With or without food — both are fine
- Do NOT crush, cut, or break the tablet — especially important: crushed tablets should never be handled by women (teratogenic risk)
- Swallow the whole tablet
Best Time to Take (Kab leni chahiye)
- Take at the same time every day
- Consistency is more important than the specific time
With Food or Empty Stomach (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)
Finasteride can be taken with food or on an empty stomach — it has no significant effect on the stomach either way.
Missed Dose (Dose chhoot jaye to kya karein)
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose and return to your next scheduled dose. Never take a double dose.
Overdose (Zyada Dose)
If you take more than the prescribed dose, immediately contact your doctor or emergency room.
Dose Summary Table
| Patient | Condition | Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult male | Hair loss (alopecia) | As prescribed (1mg) | As prescribed |
| Adult male | BPH (prostate) | As prescribed (5mg) | As prescribed |
| Women | — | FORBIDDEN | Teratogenic risk |
| Children | — | FORBIDDEN | Contraindicated |
The information in this guide is for educational purposes only. Always confirm the dose with your doctor or pharmacist.