Finasteride

CAS Number：98319-26-7

Molecular Formula：C23H36N2O2

Molecular Weight： 372.54

Synonyms:

N-(2-methyl-2-propyl)-3-oxo-4-aza-5alpha-androst-1-ene-17beta-carboxamide; Proscar

General Information

Finasteride is use in treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, it shrinks an enlarged prostate in adult men.

It is also used to treat male pattern hair loss in men, it will increase the number of scalp hairs but will not increase the amount of body hair.

Regulations

Finasteride has EP, USP, CP, IP, JP specifications. CEP available. FDA, PMDA and GMP approved.

Therapeutic Category

Urology, Endocrinology

Available Formulations

Tablet, Capsule, Spray