Finasteride other names?

What other names does finasteride go by?

Finasteride is the active ingredient sold under multiple brand and “generic-equivalent” names, which can vary by country. Commonly seen alternative names include:
- Proscar (brand name)
- Propecia (brand name)

Is “finasteride” the same as “finasteride (brand)”?

Yes. When you see a brand name (like Proscar or Propecia), it typically refers to products that contain the same drug substance, finasteride. The difference is usually the manufacturer and the specific dose/indication, not the core medication.

What’s the difference between Propecia and Proscar (finasteride)?

These are both finasteride brands, but they are marketed for different uses and often at different strengths:
- Propecia is commonly associated with hair-loss treatment.
- Proscar is commonly associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment.

Are there other synonyms besides Propecia and Proscar?

Depending on where you live, you may also see listings that use:
- “finasteride” plus the same dose in mg, or
- country-specific brand names that contain finasteride

If you tell me your country (or share the exact label name you saw), I can map it to the finasteride drug name more precisely.