Propesteride® is a potent medication for increasing hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss. This condition often results in a receding hair line or balding on the scalp. These changes are common in some men after 20 years of age and become more frequent with age. Propesteride® helps to reverse the balding process by inhibiting DHT in the scalp.
Active Ingredient
Description
Propesteride® tablets are produced by Zimmar. Propesteride® raw material is Finasteride – a type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor.
Indications:
- improving male pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is a common condition in which men experience thinning of the hair on the scalp.
Finasteride in higher doses (Finast®, Fincar®, Proscar®, Prosteride®) is used for the treatment and maintenance of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), female hirsutism (non-pregnant women with PCOS or with idiopathic hirsutism).
MOA (mechanism of action):
DHT is known to be a key factor for follicle death and hence for the loss of hair. Finasteride has a trichogenic activity (growth of hair). It blocks the action of 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which is responsible for the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Due to inhibiting of this enzyme, Fenered® lowers scalp and serum DHT concentrations (up to 60%) and slows down the complete hair loss process.
Finasteride also acts just like antiandrogen and reduces androgen-dependent hair development by hindering 5-alpha-reductase action and the peripheral conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), hence decreases hirsutism in women after 6 months treatment course.
Dosage
For male pattern hair loss:
Take one tablet orally (by mouth) once a day, with or without food.
You should take the Propesteride® at the same time every day.
In general, daily use for 3 months or more may be necessary before you notice increased hair growth or prevention of further loss.
Continue taking tablets for as long as your doctor prescribes.
For the second-line treatment of mild hirsutism (off-label):
(Only in adult, nonpregnant women with PCOS or with idiopathic hirsutism)
Take one tablet of Propesteride® orally (by mouth) once daily.
Take Propesteride® daily for at least 6 months or more if necessary before any noticeable results occur.
If Propesteride® has not worked for you over a 12 months course then it is unlikely that further treatment will benefit.
Do not stop taking Propesteride® suddenly, as any therapeutic benefits will be reversed.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you want to stop the treatment before time or if you are intended to prolong treatment.
Missing a dose
If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not exceed the doctor's recommended dose.
Overdose
If an overdose occurs and you are feeling unwell, you should seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) and away from excess moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.
