{"id":8779,"date":"2021-03-18T11:28:40","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T11:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8779"},"modified":"2021-04-12T15:00:47","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:00:47","slug":"finasteride-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/finasteride-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Finasteride Sandoz &#8211; Finasteride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n5 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablet&nbsp;<br>finasteride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Finasteride Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finasteride Sandoz is used by men to treat and control:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Benign prostate enlargement<\/strong>, which is a benign enlargement of the&nbsp;prostate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finasteride Sandoz belongs to a group of medicines called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors.&nbsp;They work by reducing the size of the prostate gland, improving urine flow and other symptoms of prostate enlargement.&nbsp;Finasteride Sandoz reduces the risk of sudden urination and the need for surgery.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finasteride contained in Finasteride Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Finasteride Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Finasteride Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>if you are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>allergic to&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>finasteride&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>woman<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>children<\/strong>&nbsp;or adolescents under 18 years of age.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In connection with the treatment of an enlarged&nbsp;prostate, it is recommended to talk to a urologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using Finasteride Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if any of the following apply to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>difficulty emptying the bladder<\/strong>&nbsp;or have&nbsp;<strong>greatly reduced urine flow your<\/strong> doctor will examine you before starting treatment with Finasteride Sandoz to rule out the risk of other urinary tract obstructions.<\/li><li>if you need to take a&nbsp;<strong>&#8216;PSA&#8217; test,<\/strong>&nbsp;a&nbsp;protein&nbsp;produced in the prostate gland&nbsp;<br>Tell your doctor or nurse that you are taking Finasteride Sandoz as this may alter your test results.<\/li><li>if you have impaired liver function.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Women who are or may become pregnant must not come into contact with Finasteride Sandoz (for example, through semen or divided or crushed tablets, see section \u201cPregnancy and breast-feeding\u201d).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mood swings and depression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mood swings such as depression, and, less commonly, suicidal ideation have been reported with the use of Finasteride Sandoz.&nbsp;If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible for further medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Finasteride Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is&nbsp;<strong>not known<\/strong>&nbsp;that Finasteride Sandoz could&nbsp;<strong>affect<\/strong>&nbsp;or be affected by other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finasteride Sandoz&nbsp;<strong>must not be used by women.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your sexual partner is or may become pregnant: Semen can contain extremely small amounts of Finasteride Sandoz.&nbsp;Therefore, you must&nbsp;<strong>ensure<\/strong>&nbsp;that&nbsp;<strong>your semen<\/strong>&nbsp;cannot come into contact with&nbsp;<strong>your partner<\/strong>, for example by using a condom.<\/li><li>Women who are pregnant or who may be pregnant should&nbsp;<strong>not touch broken or crushed<\/strong>&nbsp;film-coated<strong> Finasteride Sandoz tablets<\/strong>. If Finasteride Sandoz enters the body of a pregnant woman, a baby fetus can be born with malformed genitals.&nbsp;Therefore, the tablets are film-coated to prevent contact with Finasteride Sandoz.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finasteride Sandoz is&nbsp;<strong>unlikely to affect your ability<\/strong>&nbsp;to drive, use tools, or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finasteride Sandoz contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per film-coated tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Finasteride Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 tablet (5 mg) once daily.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Finasteride Sandoz is taken<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.&nbsp;It can be taken with or without food but always at the same time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;<strong>is determined<\/strong>&nbsp;by your&nbsp;<strong>doctor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there is often an improvement after a short time, it is necessary to continue treatment for at least 6 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Finasteride Sandoz then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Finasteride Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to compensate for a missed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Only take the next&nbsp;dose when it&#8217;s time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Finasteride Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not change or end the treatment without the doctor&#8217;s permission as this can seriously injure you and reduce the effect of the treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are the inability to get&nbsp;an erection&nbsp;and decreased sex drive.&nbsp;These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;occur early in treatment and disappear in most patients during continued treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should tell your doctor immediately if you experience changes in your breast tissue, e.g.&nbsp;lumps, pain, or discharge from the nipples, as such changes can be a sign of a serious illness such as breast cancer.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get an&nbsp;allergic reaction, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately.&nbsp;Signs of an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>skin rash,&nbsp;itching, lumps under the skin (&nbsp;hives&nbsp;)<\/li><li>swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;).&nbsp;These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported (occurring in an unknown number of users).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;can occur to the following extent:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>inability to&nbsp;get an erection<\/li><li>decreased sexual desire<\/li><li>reduced amount of semen during ejaculation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sore breasts or breast augmentation<\/li><li>problems with sexual ejaculation<\/li><li>Depression.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fluid secretion from the breasts<\/li><li>thoracic nodules which may need to be removed by surgery in individual patients.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users): palpitations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>increased liver enzymes<\/li><li>testicular pain<\/li><li>inability to get&nbsp;an erection&nbsp;that remains after treatment has ended<\/li><li>a decreased sex drive that persists when treatment is completed<\/li><li>male infertility and\/or poor sperm quality.&nbsp;Normalization or improvement in sperm quality has been reported after completion of treatment.<\/li><li>anxiety.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Finasteride Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and carton after EXP.&nbsp;or EXP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The&nbsp;active substance is finasteride.&nbsp;Each film-coated tablet contains 5 mg finasteride.<br><\/li><li>The other&nbsp;ingredients are docusate sodium, hypromellose, indigo carmine (E132),&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone K30, propylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate (type A), talc, titanium dioxide (E171).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The film-coated tablets are round, blue, biconvex, and smooth on both sides.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film-coated tablets are packaged in PVC \/ Alu pressure packs and inserted in cardboard.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10, 15, 30, 50, 60, 100, and 120 film-coated tablets in standard pressure packs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14, 28, and 56 film-coated tablets in a weekly pressure pack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50 film-coated tablets (50 x 1) in single-dose pressure packs<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 5 mg film-coated tablet<br \/>\nfinasteride<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[2872,2874,2881,2883,2884,2882,2875,2873,2212,2211],"class_list":["post-8779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-finasteride","tag-finasteride-dose","tag-finasteride-sandoz","tag-finasteride-sandoz-dose","tag-finasteride-sandoz-side-effects","tag-finasteride-sandoz-uses","tag-finasteride-side-effects","tag-finasteride-uses","tag-medicine","tag-tablets"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8779"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9999,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8779\/revisions\/9999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}