Finasteride / Tadalafil Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 29, 2022.

Applies to the following strengths: 5 mg-5 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Usual dose: 1 capsule (containing finasteride 5 mg and tadalafil 5 mg) orally once daily
Duration of therapy: up to 26 weeks

Comment:

Use: Treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate

CrCl less than 50 mL/min: Not recommended

Mild to moderate liver dysfunction: Use with caution
Severe liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh C): Not recommended

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Concomitant use of any form of organic nitrate, either regularly and/or intermittently
Known hypersensitivity to finasteride, tadalafil, or to any ingredient of this product
Pregnancy
Concomitant use with a guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulator

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Hemodialysis: Not recommended

Administration advice:

Storage requirements:

Store at room temperature between 20C and 25C (68F and 77F); excursions permitted to 15C to 30C (59F to 86F).
Keep out of the reach of children.

General:

Do not use this product for indications not described in the patient information leaflet.

Patient advice:

Patient are advised to read FDA-approved patient labeling.
Patients should never take this product with other nitrates or guanylate cyclase stimulator medicines.
Reach out to health care provider or pharmacist if patients are not sure if any of their medicines are nitrates or guanylate cyclase stimulators.
This product is contraindicated in pregnancy and not indicated for women. Do not handle crushed or open capsule during pregnancy as it may harm a male fetus.
If symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, or nausea are experienced during sex, stop sexual activity and seek immediate medical help.
Patients are advised to visit their doctor regularly while undergoing treatment with this medication.
Patients should inform their physician about any preexisting conditions and all their concomitant medicines including prescription and non-prescription medicines.
Patients should always check with a health care provider before starting or stopping any concomitant medicines.
Capsule should not be taken more than one time each day. Missed dose can be taken when remembered but should not exceed more than one capsule a day.
Patients should be informed about common side effects to anticipate any actions needed during the treatment.