It is very important to use Propecia (Finasteride) or any other pharmaceutical safely and correctly.

Propecia must never be used by women or children. In fact, women and children should try to avoid handling broken or crushed tablets of Finasteride, since it can be absorbed by the skin.

Propecia (Finasteride) is extremely dangerous to pregnant women. It is in the FDA pregnancy category X, which means that it can severely harm the unborn foetus and cause serious birth defects. Pregnant women must never handle crushed or broken Propecia (Finasteride) tablets since Finasteride is absorbed through the skin. Finasteride is known to cause serious birth defects especially in a male foetus. Propecia (Finasteride) may pass to a pregnant woman through the semen of her partner, but this has not been known to cause any danger to the foetus. It is not known whether Propecia (Finasteride) passes into breast milk, but it is better for nursing mothers to avoid handling the medication.

Propecia (Finasteride) has not been studied specifically for use by elderly men with male pattern baldness.

If you have a history of liver disease, please use Propecia (Finasteride) with caution, since Finasteride is broken down in the liver.

Propecia (Finasteride) can affect the results of a prostrate cancer screening blood test called PSA or Prostrate Specific Antigen. If you are require to take this blood test, please inform your doctor if you are using Propecia (Finasteride). It is best to discuss all your medical conditions, family health history, medications and other health concerns with your doctor before starting a course of treatment with Propecia (Finasteride).

Please make sure children do not have access to any of your medications.