Propecia
Finasteride tablets for male pattern hair loss. They lower a hormone that shrinks hair follicles.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1mg | 20 tablets | $33.00 | $1.65 |
| 1mg | 30 tablets | $37.00 | $1.23 |
| 1mg | 60 tablets | $45.00 | $0.75 |
| 1mg | 90 tablets | $57.00 | $0.63 |
| 1mg | 120 tablets | $65.00 | $0.54 |
| 1mg | 180 tablets | $89.00 | $0.49 |
| 1mg | 270 tablets | $120.00 | $0.44 |
| 1mg | 360 tablets | $145.00 | $0.40 |
| 5mg | 10 tablets | $33.00 | $3.30 |
| 5mg | 20 tablets | $37.00 | $1.85 |
| 5mg | 30 tablets | $41.00 | $1.37 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | $53.00 | $0.88 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | $73.00 | $0.81 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | $89.00 | $0.74 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | $120.00 | $0.67 |
| 5mg | 270 tablets | $145.00 | $0.54 |
| 5mg | 360 tablets | $172.00 | $0.48 |
- Category
- Hair Loss
- Active ingredient
- Finasteride
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 5mg
Propecia is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Propecia on your behalf.
- Condition
- Androgenetic Alopecia
- Alternative names
- finasteride
- Therapeutic class
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Androgen Synthesis Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hypersensitivity to finasteride
- Minor side effects
- decreased libido; impotence
- Moderate side effects
- ejaculation volume reduction; breast tenderness; depression
- Serious side effects
- allergic angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset time
- 3 months
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult men.
Patient summary
Finasteride tablets for male pattern hair loss. They lower a hormone that shrinks hair follicles.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits type II 5-alpha reductase, preventing conversion of testosterone to follicle-shrinking dihydrotestosterone.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Teratogenic to male fetuses. Avoid any contact during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
FAQ
Is the Propecia sold here the original brand?
No. Propecia is the original brand, made by Merck, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (finasteride) at the strength you choose. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How much does Propecia cost in South Africa?
Propecia comes in 1mg and 5mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Is Propecia sold under other names?
In South Africa, finasteride is also sold under brand names such as Fincar. On Direct Meds the same ingredient is also sold as Finpecia.
What is Propecia used for?
Propecia contains finasteride, used for androgenetic alopecia.
How quickly does Propecia work?
Finasteride usually starts to work within 3 months. The exact timing differs between people.
What side effects can Propecia cause?
The common side effects of finasteride are decreased libido and impotence. Less common ones include ejaculation volume reduction, breast tenderness and depression. Serious but less common side effects include allergic angioedema, which needs urgent medical attention.
Can I buy Propecia over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Propecia. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy Propecia online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Propecia names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Finasteride at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.