How should I take Propecia (finasteride)?

Take Propecia as directed by your physician or pharmacist. This medicine is to be taken orally (by mouth) with water once a day. You can take Propecia with or without food. You may need to take Propecia for 3 months or longer before you see an effect. If you stop taking Propecia, the hair thinning and hair loss will return within 12 months.

Follow the directions on your Propecia prescription label for instructions on proper use. Take your medicine at around the same time every day. Do not stop Propecia without talking to your doctor first. If you stop taking Propecia, your hair will start to thin again. Propecia (finasteride) is not a cure for male pattern baldness. It is a treatment that you need to continue indefinitely to slow down hair loss. 

Propecia is not approved for the use of children, pregnant women, or those who are planning to conceive. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should be very careful not to touch any crushed or broken Propecia (finasteride) tablets, because doing so can harm the fetus. If a pregnant woman touches a broken or crushed finasteride tablet, she should wash the area with soap and water and contact her doctor immediately.

However, as mentioned above, Propecia (finasteride) can be used to treat hair loss in women who are not planning to conceive. Therefore, premenopausal women who use finasteride should be on a reliable form of birth control. 

Missed dose: If you miss a dose of Propecia, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled. Do not double up on Propecia doses. 

Storage: Store Propecia at room temperature (between 15-30 C or 59-86 F) away from moisture, heat, and direct light in a tightly closed container. Do not store Propecia in the bathroom where it can be exposed to moisture and heat. Keep Propecia safely out of reach of children.

Unused medicine: Unused Propecia tablets should be disposed of in a way that children, other people, and pets cannot consume them. Do not flush Propecia down the toilet. The best way to dispose of expired or unneeded Propecia (finasteride) is through a drug take-back program. Learn more about proper medication disposal. 

NOTE: This sheet is a summary and may not contain all possible information. If you have questions about Propecia, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

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