Doses - FINASTERIDE

Dogs:

For benign prostatic hyperplasia:
a) 5 mg PO once daily; preliminary results. Lower doses may be effective, but dose response studies have not been reported. (Klausner, Bell et al. 1994)
Monitoring Parameters - Efficacy: Prostate exam
Client Information - Clients should understand that therapy may be prolonged before efficacy can be determined and that regular dosing compliance is mandatory.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products: None

Human-Approved Products:

Finasteride Oral Tablets 5 mg; Proscar® (Merck); (Rx)