Propecia
Propecia is sold here as generic finasteride tablets in 1mg and 5mg, taken once a day to slow male pattern hair loss.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1mg | 10 tablets | $12.98 | $1.30 |
| 1mg | 20 tablets | $22.60 | $1.13 |
| 1mg | 30 tablets | $28.98 | $0.98 |
| 1mg | 60 tablets | $50.98 | $0.85 |
| 1mg | 90 tablets | $59.40 | $0.66 |
| 1mg | 120 tablets | $72.00 | $0.60 |
| 1mg | 180 tablets | $109.80 | $0.61 |
| 1mg | 270 tablets | $161.99 | $0.60 |
| 1mg | 360 tablets | $197.99 | $0.55 |
| 5mg | 30 tablets | $43.69 | $1.46 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | $83.59 | $1.40 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | $119.69 | $1.33 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | $151.99 | $1.26 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | $251.74 | $1.40 |
| 5mg | 270 tablets | $152.28 | $0.56 |
| 5mg | 360 tablets | $495.89 | $1.38 |
- Category
- Men's Health
- Active ingredient
- Finasteride
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1/5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Male pattern hair loss
- Therapeutic Class
- 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
- Pharmacological Class
- Steroid derivative
- Minor Side Effects
- Decreased libido
- Moderate Side Effects
- Erectile dysfunction
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- Weeks to months
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature in the original container.
- Age Restrictions
- For adult men only.
What you will receive
Propecia is the originator brand name, made by Merck. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Propecia.
- The same active ingredient (Finasteride) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Propecia strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Propecia comes as generic finasteride tablets in 1mg and 5mg strengths. Packs range from 10 up to 120 tablets for 1mg, and 30 up to 120 tablets for 5mg. The pack contains generic finasteride, not the original Propecia. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How is Propecia delivered to Hong Kong?
Propecia ships to Hong Kong in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing on the outside about the contents. Pay by Visa, Mastercard or American Express on a secure, encrypted payment page, or with Bitcoin or Ethereum. Card details never reach the shop's servers.
What is another name for finasteride?
Propecia and Proscar are brand names of finasteride, which is also sold as Finast and Finax. Here, finasteride can be bought online as generic Propecia, and also as Fincar, Finpecia, generic Proscar and finasteride tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Propecia take to work?
Not quickly. Most men need at least 3 months of daily tablets before they see anything, and a fair test is 12 months. If a year goes by and nothing has improved, more of the same is unlikely to help.
What happens if I stop taking Propecia?
The gains go. Hair that grew back in the first year tends to fall out again within about 12 months of stopping, so think of Propecia as something you keep taking, not a course you finish.
Can women take Propecia?
No. Finasteride is for men. Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should not even handle broken or crushed tablets, since absorbing the drug through the skin may harm a developing male baby. Whole, intact tablets are coated to prevent contact.
What is the difference between Propecia and Finpecia?
Both are finasteride tablets for male pattern hair loss, and the 1mg strength is the same. Finpecia is listed at 1mg only, while the Propecia listing also offers 5mg. The difference is the name, and for hair loss most buyers look at the 1mg tablet.
About Propecia
What Propecia is used for
Propecia is the brand name most people link with finasteride 1mg, the strength used for male pattern hair loss: the receding hairline and thinning crown that run in many men. Finasteride blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, so less testosterone is turned into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone that makes susceptible hair follicles shrink. The tablets on this page are generic finasteride sold under the Propecia name, in 1mg and 5mg strengths.
1mg, 5mg and the neighbouring listings
The 1mg tablet is the hair-loss strength. The 5mg tablet is the strength used for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), which is what Proscar and Fincar are listed for, both at 5mg. Plain Finasteride and Finpecia are 1mg tablets, so for hair loss they match this listing's lower strength. Every one of them contains finasteride; they differ in name and in the strengths offered. The finasteride page walks through the full set.
How do I take Propecia?
Take one tablet each day, at roughly the same time, with or without food. Finasteride only holds hair loss back while you keep taking it, and you will not see much in the mirror for months. Forgot a day? Carry on as normal and do not take two. Keep the strip or bottle somewhere dry, at ordinary room temperature. 1mg packs run from 10 up to 120 tablets and 5mg packs from 30 up to 120, so choose your strength first and the pack size after.
Effects on the body and who should not use it
Some men notice less interest in sex, difficulty getting or keeping an erection, or ejaculation problems including a smaller volume, and a few have testicle pain. Breast lumps, pain or nipple discharge, new or worsening low mood, and swelling of the lips or face need prompt treatment. Finasteride is for men only: a woman who is or may become pregnant should not touch broken or crushed tablets, because of the risk to a male baby.
Sources
- Finasteride: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Enlarged prostate - NHS — NHS