Finaxa (finasteride)
Finasteride · 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Used for: Male-pattern hair loss and enlarged prostate.
Thai name: ฟินาซ่าวัน
- Available in Thailand
- YesFinaxa is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- Finasteride5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
- Prescription
- Pharmacist only (no prescription needed)
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Finaxa?
Finaxa is a brand of finasteride sold in Thailand. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor used for male-pattern hair loss and enlarged prostate. It is registered with the Thai FDA as film-coated tablet, and the Thai licence holder is บริษัท ที.แมน ฟาร์มา จำกัด. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for finasteride by name (other brands include Propecia).
Is Finaxa available in Thailand?
Yes. Finaxa is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 1 active registration, held by บริษัท ที.แมน ฟาร์มา จำกัด. Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products: Finaxa
1 active registration on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINAXA-1ฟินาซ่าวัน | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 8/68 (NG) |
Do I need a prescription for Finaxa in Thailand?
Not necessarily. Finaxa is classed as a dangerous drug (ยาอันตราย) under the Thai Drugs Act. This means it must be sold by a pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy, but a doctor’s prescription is not legally required.
Can I bring Finaxa into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is Finaxa a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Finaxa (finasteride) is not a narcotic or psychotropic substance in Thailand. On the Thai FDA list it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other finasteride products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Finaxa. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Thai brand names for finasteride
See every finasteride product in Thailand → · Thai brand names A–Z
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Finasteride”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
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General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer