Generic name · Hair Loss
Finasteride(fin as' ter ide)
Finasteride is the active ingredient in Finasteride (Propecia). FDA-approved in 1997.
Brand names of finasteride
Currently only one brand markets finasteride in the US.
Finasteride (Propecia)
Multiple (Merck originated as Propecia) · FDA-approved 1997
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Oral DHT blocker. Standard of care for male-pattern hair loss. ~80% slow shedding, ~60% regrow.
Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss)Benign prostatic hyperplasia
FDA-approved indications для finasteride
Combined across every brand that markets this molecule.
- Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Primary sources
Aggregated from the FDA prescribing information и pivotal trials for every brand of finasteride.