Finasteride 1mg
Medication features
- This product is a prescription-only medication and is not available for purchase by the general public. Always consult a doctor before use.
NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you.
Overview
Finasteride Australia
Finasteride is prescription-only medication available in Australia. It can only be prescribed by a registered Australian doctor who can review your suitability for treatment. If prescribed, a pharmacy can then dispense your treatment. Suitability assessment and treatment decisions including repeat prescriptions are at the discretion of the prescribing doctor.
If you are not eligible for any reason, your doctor will provide some additional medical advice and discuss alternative options. Advice, resources and support should be provided by a robust healthcare team for the best outcomes.
Its active ingredient is finasteride classified as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor.
Finasteride Summary
| Dosage | Take ONE tablet daily. |
| Active Ingredient | Finasteride 1mg |
| Side Effects | Can include decreased amount of semen release, libido changes, sexual dysfunction |
*The dose provided is from the consumer medicines information leaflet. Always use your prescription medication as prescribed by the doctor. For a full list of side effects read the consumer medicines information.
FAQ
Do you need a prescription for finasteride in Australia?
This product is not available for purchase by the general public. Finasteride is a prescription-only medication in Australia. It can be prescribed by any registered doctor to those who fit the prescribing criteria. Patients can consult a registered Australian doctor to determine what options are suitable for them.
How long for finasteride to work?
Noticeable finasteride results can take up to three to fours months. The full effects of finasteride can take up to six to nine months. If you have not noticed an effect after four months, it is recommended to speak to your doctor about alternative options.
Is finasteride available in Australia?
Finasteride is available in Australia as a prescription only medicine. A doctor must access your suitability before you can access finasteride from a registered Australian pharmacy.
What happens when you stop taking finasteride?
Once stopped the body begins to return to the state before finasteride was taken. This may reverse the medicines initial effect. Always consult your doctor before stopping treatments for further advice.
Can you buy finasteride tablets over the counter?
No, Finasteride is currently prescription only in Australia.
Is topical finasteride available in Australia?
Topical finasteride is a compounded medicine in Australia. This means there is no drug company that currently manufactures the topical form of the treatment. It is only available from a compounding pharmacy with a valid prescription where a pharmacist will create the medicine.
Can finasteride be used in women?
Finasteride can only be used in men. This is because of how the medicine works in the body. In women, finasteride has not been proven effective, but may still cause side effects. For this reason, it is not for use in females.
Does finasteride have side effects?
Like all medicines, finasteride can have some side effects although not everyone will experience them. It is important you are aware of the possible side effects before you use the treatment. You can find them in the consumer medicines information leaflet.
Info Leaflet
Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet.
