Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Finasteride
5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor (BPH/Hair loss)
A synthetic compound that acts as a potent inhibitor of the enzyme $5\alpha$-reductase. It blocks the conversion of testosterone to the more potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is used at different doses to treat BPH (by shrinking the prostate) and male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) by reducing DHT levels in the scalp.
Technical Profile
- Reference Code
- FIN048
- CAS Number
- 98319-26-1
- Chemical Class
- N/A
- Therapeutic Class
- N/A
Verified Brands
Medicines containing Finasteride as an active ingredient.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Formulation | MRP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urimax F H | Cipla Ltd | Capsule (5 mg) | ₹558.50 | View Details |
| Veltam F H | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹485.00 | View Details |
| Urifast F H | Cipla Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹310.00 | View Details |
| Tamsin F H | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹295.00 | View Details |
| Tamflo F H | RPG Life Sciences Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹420.00 | View Details |
| Geriflo Tablet SR H | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹256.00 | View Details |
| Uridax F H | Surat-based PCD | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹24.95 | View Details |
| Vritam F H | Vridam Healthcare Pvt Ltd | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹125.00 | View Details |
| Urimax F Capsule 15's H | Cipla Ltd | Capsule (5 mg) | ₹508.04 | View Details |
| Fincar H | Cipla Limited | Tablet (5 mg) | ₹177.87 | View Details |
| Tugain F+ Plus H | Cipla Limited | Solution (0.1 % w/v) | ₹943.00 | View Details |
| Recapro Advanced G | Beta Drugs Ltd. | Solution (0.1 % w/v) | ₹845.00 | View Details |