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F Pecia 1% Tablet

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Product introduction

F Pecia 1% Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss in men. At a certain dosage, it promotes hair growth, while at a different dosage this medicine relieves the symptoms of BPH.

F Pecia 1% Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men

Benefits of F Pecia Tablet

In Treatment of Hair loss

F Pecia 1% Tablet is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair to regrow. It stops the production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is considered a safe medicine. Regrowth of hair can be beneficial to your mood, self-esteem as well as your appearance, but you need to use it regularly to get the benefits.

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

F Pecia 1% Tablet helps treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by reducing the levels of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate. This helps in the reduction of prostate size and relieves BPH symptoms. It helps improve urinary flow, reduce urinary urgency, decrease frequency of urination, and relieve other urinary symptoms associated with BPH. F Pecia 1% Tablet is commonly prescribed as a long-term treatment option for managing BPH.

Side effects of F Pecia Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of F Pecia

  • Decreased libido
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Ejaculation disorder

How to use F Pecia Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. F Pecia 1% Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How F Pecia Tablet works

F Pecia 1% Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the body's production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss. It also blocks the hormone mediated enlargement of prostate.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with F Pecia 1% Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
F Pecia 1% Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of F Pecia 1% Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
F Pecia 1% Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
F Pecia 1% Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of F Pecia 1% Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of F Pecia 1% Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, F Pecia 1% Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.

What if you forget to take F Pecia Tablet?

If you miss a dose of F Pecia 1% Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)

Patient concerns

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I AM SUFFERING FROM HAIR LOSS F
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
already answered your query
I'm 29 years old. But I can't gain weight. I'm suffering from itching in my hair and hair loss. I don't have dandruff in my hair. Please provide me solution for hair and health problems.
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
take protein rich diet, take aamlki rasayan 1 spoon twice, hairbaor washing hairsc capsule 2 cap twice, apply mahabhringraj oil, use aamla, reetha and shaikai f
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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