Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Finasteride
Drug Class
Drugs For Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Chemical Class
Azasteroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Genesis?
Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Azasteroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti Allergic Agent pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Azasteroid. It belongs to Androgen antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti Allergic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Finasteride is 372.54. It is weakly acidic drug and Its pKa is 15.91.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 mg — As recommended.
As Required
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take a tablet with a full glass of water once a day at the same time each day. It may be taken with or without meals. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
You should not use finasteride if you are allergic to it, or any of the inactive ingredients
Using finasteride may increase your risk of developing a serious form of prostate cancer
Ask your doctor about this risk
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: prostate cancer
or liver disease or abnormal liver function tests
Important Warnings
Obstructive uropathy
Exclude prostate cancer
perform evaluation prior to and during therapy
Finasteride lowers the mean value of serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Side Effects
Breast enlargementbreast tendernessdecreased libidoejaculation disordersface swellinghypersensitivity reactionsimpotencelip swellingmale breast cancerpruritusrashtesticular pain
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect finasteride
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 273.9
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 273.9
Should you consider an alternative?
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