Medically reviewed by Bandela Mgoqi (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MPS). Last updated on September 17, 2026.
PROFINA is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to:
Do not take PROFINA:
Take special care with PROFINA:
PROFINA is for the treatment of BPH in MEN only. Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use PROFINA. They should also not handle crushed or broken tablets of PROFINA. If the active ingredients in PROFINA are absorbed after oral use or through the skin by a woman who is pregnant with a male baby, it may cause the male baby to be born with abnormalities of the sex organs.
PROFINA is for use in MEN only.
No interactions of clinical importance have been identified. If you are taking other medicines on a regular basis, including complementary or traditional medicines, the use of PROFINA with these medicines may cause undesirable interactions. Please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional, for advice.
Always take PROFINA exactly as your doctor has instructed you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. If you have the impression that the effect of PROFINA is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
PROFINA should be swallowed whole with plenty of liquid and may be taken with or without meals.
If you take more PROFINA than you should:
In the event of overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, seek help at the nearest hospital or poison control center.
If you forget to take PROFINA:
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.
PROFINA can have side effects.
Less frequent: Impotence, decrease in libido, decrease in volume of ejaculate and ejaculation disorder, breast tenderness.
The following side effects have been reported and frequencies are unknown: Testicular pain
Less frequent: Rash, hypersensitivity reactions, including pruritus, urticaria and swelling of the lips and face.
Not all side effects reported for this medicine are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice.
Store at or below 30 °C. Protect from light. KEEP THE TABLETS IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. Women should not handle crushed or broken tablets when they are or may potentially be pregnant. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist. Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets).
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