Proscar TM
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Active ingredients: finasteride
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PROSCAR finasteride 5mg tablet, blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the treatment and control of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in patients who are not candidates for immediate surgery. Efficacy has been established in double blind clinical studies for treatment of BPH for periods up to 12 months. Patients have been treated in open extension studies at the recommended dosage for up to 3 years during which the drug was generally well tolerated. INDICATIONS AS AT 3 MARCH 1999: PROSCAR is indicated for the treatment of patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with an enlarged prostate.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Blue, apple-shaped film-coated tablet one side marked "MSD 72" the other side "PROSCAR".
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets pack
- 5 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient finasteride
This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
