Finasteride was originally used for the treatment and
reduction of benign prostatic hyperplasia and marketed under the trade
name Proscar by Merck and Co.
On December 22 1997, 1mg of Oral finasteride was approved by the FDA
as a treatment for Male Pattern Baldness.
Proscar is 5 mgs of Oral finasteride, whereas Propecia is 1 mg of oral
finasteride which is taken daily for the treatment of Male Pattern
Baldness. While Proscar is prescribed mainly for the treatment of
enlarged prostrates, cost conscious consumers purchase Proscar and
divide the 5mg tablet into quarters thereby enjoying the benefits of
Propecia at 1/4 of the cost.
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