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PROSCAR (Prahs -car) Generic name: finasteride (fin-AS-tur-eyed) PROSCAR is for use by men only. Please read this leaflet before you start taking PROSCAR. Also, read it each time you renew your prescription, just in case anything has changed. Remember, this leaflet does not take the place of careful discussions with your doctor.
Generic Finasteride. Finasteride 5mg (Proscar) and 1mg (Propecia) are available in generic formulations. For those wanting to take the most inexpensive route, we recommend buying a pill cutter at the pharmacy and taking Â¼ of a 5mg tablet every day.inasteride 5mg (Proscar) and 1mg (Propecia) are available in generic formulations. For those wanting to take the most inexpensive route, we recommend buying a pill cutter at the pharmacy and taking Â¼ of a 5mg tablet every day.