Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used for male pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia). Finasteride 1mg is the tablet strength usually used for male pattern hair loss. Finasteride tablets at higher doses are generally used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate.
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