The Danish Health and Medicines Authority Warns That Split and Crushed Finasteride Tablets May Pose a Risk to Pregnant and Fertile Women.
July 2012
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TLDR Crushed finasteride tablets can harm pregnant and fertile women.
The Danish Health and Medicines Authority issued a warning in 2012 that split and crushed finasteride tablets could pose a risk to pregnant and fertile women. Finasteride is a medication commonly used for hair loss and other conditions, and the warning highlighted potential dangers when the tablets are not kept intact. This advisory was part of a pharmacovigilance update, emphasizing the importance of handling the medication properly to avoid exposure that could affect pregnancy or fertility.