Difference between Finpecia and F-pecia


Introduction

There an issue in Korea. related to Finpecia and F-pecia.

Nowdays. Finpecia is out of stock. So many website sell F-pecia instead of Fin.

I've heard about both were manufacured by Cipla. But No body know What is exactly difference between Fin and F

There are many lumor about it. But Nobody prove it. One of my Community member asked Cipla directly about Finpecia and F-pecia.

Official Answer from Cipla

Original document

A : I am an individual consumer loking to purchase your company's products. I would like to know the differences in quality, effectiveness, side effects, etc., between finpecia and f-pecia(귀사 제품 개인 구매자인데 핀페시아와 에프페시아의 차이에 대해서 알고 싶습니다.)

Cipla(QA) : Dear sir/Madam,Greetings! There is no difference in formulation of Finpecia and F-pecia. Only pack size is different.(핀페시아와 F페시아와 차이는 없습니다. 포장 사이즈만 다릅니다.)

A : So, is there any difference in the ingredients of the medicine?(그래서 내용물 차이는 없다는 건가요?)

Cipla(QA) : We cannot disclose as this is confidential data.(기밀이라 알려줄 수 없습니다.)​

Cipla(Drud safety) : Kindly find the below response to your query: I would like to know the differences in quality, effectiveness, side effects, etc., between finpecia and f-peca. Response : Please note that both Finpecia and F pecia have the same formulation and qulity.(핀페시아와 에프페시아는 제형이나 퀄리티에서 같은 약이다.)

Compare Finpecia and F-pecia

Finpecia and F-pecia

Both Package marked by Cipla and adress are also same

Finpecia and F-pecia

Colors are also same. about a decade ago. There was an issue. a pigment of Finpecia. which was 'quinoline yellow' Some countries designated as a harmful ingredient for human. So Cipla produced F-pecia(without Quinoline yellow) instead of Finpecia.

Over the years. Finpecia also excluded QY. So There is no difference. Even colour. Now both have 'Titanium Dioxide' colour




Finpecia and F-pecia

only thing is Price. M.R.P.(maximum Retail Price)
  • F-pecia is Rs 88(for 10 tablets)
  • Finpecia is Rs 53(for 10 tablets)
Fin is chaper than F. Why? is 'I have no idea'

Conclusion

  • Cipla answered "There is no difference between Finpecia and F-pecia.
  • Compare to Package also same and only thing is Price.