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Tricofin Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Tricofin Tablet is used to treat hair loss in men. It is used to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss with male pattern baldness (gradual thinning of hair with receding hairline or thinning on the top of the head). This medicine is not indicated in women and children.
Tricofin Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men
Tricofin Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men
Uses of Tricofin Tablet
Benefits of Tricofin Tablet
In Treatment of Hair loss
Tricofin 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.
Side effects of Tricofin 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 Tricofin
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
How to use Tricofin 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. Tricofin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tricofin Tablet works
Tricofin 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tricofin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Tricofin 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 Tricofin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Tricofin Tablet is not indicated in women.
Tricofin Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
Tricofin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tricofin Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tricofin Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tricofin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, Tricofin Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
However, Tricofin Tablet should be used with caution in these patients.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Tricofin Tablet
Once A Day
72%
Alternate Day
22%
Twice A Day
6%
What are you using Tricofin Tablet for?
Benign prosta*
100%
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
FAQs
Does Tricofin Tablet increase hair count and thickness of hair?
Yes, Tricofin Tablet increases hair count, thickness of hair, and length of hair. In totality, this medicine enhances the appearance of the scalp after treatment.
How long does it take for Tricofin Tablet to stop hair loss?
Generally, taking this medicine once every day for three to six months proves effective. However, continue taking Tricofin Tablet if advised by your doctor.
If I increase the dose of Tricofin Tablet, will it give me quick and better results?
No, increasing the dose of Tricofin Tablet does not make any difference. The dose and duration of Tricofin Tablet should be followed strictly as per your doctor’s advice.
Can the use of Tricofin Tablet affect my sex life?
Using Tricofin Tablet may very rarely cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain erection and decreased amount of semen production. Consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms, as these may affect your sexual life.
Are the side effects of Tricofin Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects usually disappear once you stop taking Tricofin Tablet. Also, these side effects disappear if you keep taking Tricofin Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
For how long do I need to keep taking Tricofin Tablet?
You have to use Tricofin Tablet continuously to sustain its benefits. If treatment is stopped, the beneficial effects begin to reverse within 6 months of stopping it. Further, within 9 to 12 months of stopping Tricofin Tablet, hair loss increases and becomes the same as it was before starting the treatment.
Can women take Tricofin Tablet?
No, Tricofin Tablet is strictly prohibited for women and should be taken only by men.
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Tricofin Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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