EMCYT vs PROSCAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. EMCYT and PROSCAR are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	EMCYT	PROSCAR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ESTRAMUSTINE PHOSPHATE SODIUM	FINASTERIDE
Manufacturer	Pharmacia and Upjohn	Organon
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	—	5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 5 to 6 hours in men aged 18 to 60 (mean terminal half-life; after IV dosing the label reports a mean of 4.5 hours, range 3.3 to 13.4 hours)
Treats	Prostatic Neoplasms	Alopecia, Hirsutism, Prostatic Hyperplasia

emcyt proscar

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ESTRAMUSTINE PHOSPHATE SODIUM

FINASTERIDE

Manufacturer

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Organon

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

—

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 5 to 6 hours in men aged 18 to 60 (mean terminal half-life; after IV dosing the label reports a mean of 4.5 hours, range 3.3 to 13.4 hours)

Treats

Prostatic Neoplasms

Alopecia, Hirsutism, Prostatic Hyperplasia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Emcyt and Proscar?

Emcyt contains Estramustine Phosphate Sodium, while Proscar contains Finasteride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.