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Healpecia 5 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

FINASTERIDE-5MG

Uses:

Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)

Medicinal Benefits:

Healpecia 5 Tablet contains Finasteride used to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Healpecia 5 Tablet is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that blocks the action of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme in the body that converts testosterone (male hormone) into dihydrotestosterone that causes hair loss. Thereby, it reduces dihydrotestosterone levels and slows down hair loss.

FAQs

Healpecia 5 Tablet contains Finasteride that works by blocking the action of a 5-alpha-reductase enzyme in the body that converts testosterone (male hormone) into dihydrotestosterone that causes hair loss. Thereby, it reduces dihydrotestosterone levels and slows down hair loss.

Healpecia 5 Tablet contains Finasteride that may be found in the semen of men taking Healpecia 5 Tablet. If your partner is pregnant, it is recommended to use a condom as finasteride may harm the foetus.

Healpecia 5 Tablet is contraindicated in women. Therefore, Healpecia 5 Tablet is not recommended to treat female pattern baldness. However, please consult a doctor so that appropriate medicines may be prescribed.

Healpecia 5 Tablet may affect male fertility or sexual activity. Therefore, if you are planning to father a child, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Healpecia 5 Tablet.

Healpecia 5 Tablet is not recommended for patients with prostate cancer as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have prostate cancer before taking Healpecia 5 Tablet.