Finasteride generic name?

What is the generic name of finasteride?

Finasteride is the generic name itself. It’s used for brands that sell the same medicine under different company names.

Is “finasteride” the same thing as the brand name?

Yes. “Finasteride” refers to the active ingredient (the generic drug name). Brand products contain finasteride as the active drug, even though their brand names differ by manufacturer and country.

What is the drug used for?

Finasteride is commonly prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss), depending on the dose and formulation.

Are there different strengths of finasteride?

Yes. Commonly, finasteride is sold in different tablet strengths depending on whether it’s intended for BPH or hair loss.