- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH):
- PO 1 tab OD 30 min after a meal
Tablet/capsule:
- 5mg/400mcg
- Take the medication orally, 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
Finasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor): It inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT, a key contributor to prostate enlargement.
Tamsulosin (Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker): It selectively blocks alpha-1 receptors in the prostate and bladder neck, reducing smooth muscle tone and improving urine flow.
- Impotence
- Ejaculation disorder
- Breast pain
- Low sexual desire
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe hypotension
- Syncope
- Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) during cataract surgery.
- Hypersensitivity to finasteride, tamsulosin or any components of the formulation.
- Women and children
- Severe liver impairment
- Amidodarone
- Diltiazem
- Tacrolimus
- Fluconazole
- Itraconazole
- Fluoxetine
- Paroxetine
- Doxazocin
- Warfarin
Drug Status
Availability | Prescription only |
Pregnancy | Contraindicated |
Breastfeeding | Not applicable |
Schedule | Not controlled |
BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finosin | 5mg/400mcg | Tablet | 30’s | Questa Care C/O Surgilinks Ltd | Surgilinks Ltd |
Prostaflo F | 5mg/400mcg | Capsule | 30’s | Krishna Chemists | Krishna Chemists |